C-Q-L Ecommunity: Welcome

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Happy New Year CQLers! If you have pledged professional development as one of your resolutions, this thread is for you... Recently, I have had the opportunity to be a part of What Really Matters accreditations for behavioral... (see full post)
Cherene M A. posted 1 month ago . Like . Add Response . Show Comments (2) Hide Comments (2)

Social Capital and Mind Mapping

Hi Here at Menni (st John of God, Dublin Ireland) we are implementing a new idea (well its new to us and if anyone has already invented this wheel please let me know as resting on ones laurels is a favourite past time of... (see full post)
Des B. posted 1 year, 2 months ago . Like . Add Response . Show Comments (9) Hide Comments (9)

Sarah W. said Hi Des, We have also looked at many ways to do this. If you are interested in linking up we can share ideas. we did it a few different ways. First we felt that staff needed to understand the concept of social capital. We... (see full post)
1 year ago

Des B. said Hi Sarah, The use of Monopoly sounds like great fun. Right now at Menni we are implementing the Social Capital Map or Social Capital Wall as some people call it, that I have devised. Our committee found that there was plenty of... (see full post)
1 year ago

Des B. said Hi Cindy; Thanks for the input. We have a pilot up and running from October. All is goinf well. Our plan is to have the wall/Map in all our locations from the end of February. We hope to celebrate the work at the end of each... (see full post)
1 year ago

Cindy H. said Thank you for your willingness to share! How can I get a copy of the "How to Build a Social Capital Map" guide?

Cindy (see full post)
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Des B. said Hi Cindy; The good news is we recently had CQL visit us for the Community Life and Responsive Services accreitation process and we are delighted to say we passed with flying clours and the Social Capital Map became a central... (see full post)
7 months, 1 week ago

Sarah W. said Hi Des, I would also be interested in your idea. can you email me the guide also. my email is swalshe@cheeverstown.ie, Many Thanks Sarah
7 months, 1 week ago

Des B. said Hi Sarah
no problem. I could easily call to you this week if you like
Des (see full post)
7 months, 1 week ago

Melony Marie B. said I'm a bit late at replying but could you also send me a copy, ccimbert@gwtc.net? (see full post)
2 months ago

Kaye W. said Hi Des, Have just now read about your Social Capital Wall. How is it going? I would love a copy of your DIY guide to doing one if that's ok with you. I think it's a great idea for it's simplicity.... (see full post)
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Organizational Recovery

Within the past few months, I have been asked to write articles, develop webinars and present at conferences on the subject of Organizational Recovery. When considering mental health recovery, two themes commonly emerge;... (see full post)
Cherene M A. posted 3 months, 1 week ago . Like . Add Response . Comment

Begin the conversation!

The CQL eCommunity is a perfect place to share tips and get support. Who would like to talk about keeping the faith in the important work of human services? (see full post)
Susan S. posted 7 months, 3 weeks ago . Like . Add Response . Show Comments (3) Hide Comments (3)

What is Recovery?

One of the challenges that both peers and providers have expressed to me is understanding exactly what is meant by recovery from mental health challenges. Even within the recovery community, disagreement exists relative to the... (see full post)
Cherene M A. posted 7 months, 3 weeks ago . Like . Add Response . Show Comments (3) Hide Comments (3)

Welcome to the CQL eCommunity

Our online community is made up of support professionals, self-advocates, provider organizations and thought leaders in the human services field whose shared vision is community inclusion, dignity and quality of life for people.

Our goal is to provide you with the tools, resources and opportunities to learn from and connect with one another. Get ready to share innovations, best practices and new knowledge.

This is YOUR community. Get connected.

How to Join and Get Started

It's as easy as 1-2-3 after you register and create a profile.

Jump right in and join a discussion in the forums.

Join a group(s) to connect with peers, share best practices and innovations on topics that you are passionate about. You can also create and lead your own group.

Read what others are thinking in the blogs, start a blog and checkout items in the community library.

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Member Spotlight

Meet Lu Evelyn Tillman, CQL eCommunity Member

My passion is helping children in our communities. I also love to inspire others to develop beyond their situation and the things that have kept them bound in life. Everyone has an ability to learn, grow and develop, we sometimes need to be inspired. Through our desires dreams can come true. One step at a time. There are no walls or mountains too high that we cannot overcome, when we work together for the good of all mankind.

Click here to read more about Lu Evelyn.

Latest Blog Posts and News

Bethesda Institute Hosts Blog Community

The Bethesda Institute has created a blog community, BethesdaBlog, to engage with others about issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employees of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, experts from... (see blog)
Jennifer B. blogged 2 weeks, 3 days ago . Like . Comment

NADSP Competencies Recognized by US DOL Competency-Model for LTCS&S.

The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has announced the launch of the NADSP Competency set on the U.S. Department of Laborâs Competency Model for Long-Term Care Supports & Services Model - the first set... (see blog)
Joseph M. M. blogged 2 months ago . Like . Show Comments (1) Hide Comments (1)

Ricky Wyatt, 57, Dies; Plaintiff in Landmark Mental Care Suit

The Wyatt v Stickney case was the first time the courts adopted CQL standards as the requirement for quality later courts decisions followed. Please comment on how far we have come and how far we still need to go. Read the New... (see blog)
CQL N. blogged 2 months ago . Like . Comment

Anxiety on a Routine Flight

I flew out of Denver last week with feelings of enthusiasm and high anxiety. Wasnt the airline flight the flight was routine, predictable, and uneventful everything youre hoping for on a Friday afternoon departure for home.I... (see blog)
Jim G. blogged 3 months, 1 week ago . Like . Comment

Here's a cool website!

Speaking of technology - here is a link to a website with a lot of interesting information about Long-term Services and Supports in the US. You can interact with data from the report Raising Expectations: A State Scorecard on... (see blog)
Beth M. blogged 3 months, 2 weeks ago . Like . Show Comments (1) Hide Comments (1)

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