Family Support

Family Support is a comprehensive approach to assisting families with members who have disabilities or special needs, encompassing both informal and formal support systems. Coursera's Family Support catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles of providing effective assistance to families, including understanding various types of disabilities, navigating support services, and implementing family-centered practices. You'll learn to assess family needs, develop individualized support plans, coordinate services across multiple agencies, facilitate parent-professional partnerships, and advocate for policy changes that benefit families. Mastering Family Support skills empowers professionals to enhance the quality of life for families, promote community inclusion, and contribute to the development of more robust and responsive support systems in various fields such as social work, healthcare, and education.
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    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Literacy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Writing, Vocabulary, Family Support, Storytelling, Language Learning, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity

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    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Patient Transport, Family Support

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    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Pain Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Communication

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    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Academic Advising, Higher Education, Goal Setting, Family Support, Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Personal Development, Empathy, Child Development, Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Working With Children, Trustworthiness, Self-Awareness, Behavior Management, Human Development, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Family Support

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    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Education and Training, Family Support, Human Learning, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Human Development, Governance, Interpersonal Communications

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    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Mentorship, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Social Justice, Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Family Support, Community Outreach, Curriculum Planning, Rapport Building, Public Policies

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Visionary, Education and Training, Leadership, Empowerment, Community Development, Self-Awareness, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

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