13 Messages from Milo - Trainer Guide

Training Series prepared for Ohio DSP Leaders

Training 1 of 5 – Featuring Kelly Hufford

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DODD Core Values: Empathy and Kindness
13 Messages from Milo: Be Positive, Trust, Be Genuine

Suggested Grade Levels: Middle School, High School and AdultSuggested Uses:

This video can be used to begin a discussion on how we can show empathy and kindness for one another, our differences, our surroundings and the things we cannot change. Always speak positivity and do it with a genuine heart. This will help to develop trust and ensure your coworkers know they are valued.
Purpose of the Video: The purpose of this video is to ignite conversations, break down barriers, understanding identity, and to help others realize a can do attitude. We need to show we are listening and understand where are coworker’s needs are at on a daily basis and do it with kindness being a top priority.

Running Length: 8:39

EMPATHY Commitment:

“All interactions will be based on Genuine care and concern for all involved. I will listen well to those we serve, our partners and each other.”

 

Answers will vary: Note: Being unsure is normal and reason to do additional research.

Video Introduction: “We will be watching a short video featuring Kelly Hufford and Christopher Milo. We are going to learn about Kelly’s experience and how she has chosen to make Empathy and Kindness a top priority. During this video, look for the moments where Being Positive, Trust and Being Genuine are highlighted. Let’s Begin!”

NOTE: -Play the Video Here-

After the Video:

Choose as many questions as you would like to review. (you can always break this up into multiple sessions)

a. What did you learn from this video?
b. How can you help someone else reach their goals?
c. Let’s work together to figure out realistic goals then a plan to reach our goals! (Good Attitude to have)
d. What happens to humans when we have Empathy and Kindness? (we feel loved, cared for, valued, etc)
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e. Who are the people in your life that you have trusted along the way? Why did you trust them?
f. What happens during a given day when you come to work with a positive attitude? What happens if you don’t?
g. Never give up on what you want. Just do it! Put your mind to it. What are some other thoughts or words of encouragement you would offer those you are working with?
h. Who is challenging you to do better in your job?
i. Who can you positively challenge in their job? How can you challenge that person while promoting empathy an kindness?
j. Speak up and ask for help! Who is your go to person you can get advice, help or encouragement from? (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT)
k. How can you be someone’s “go to person” to give advice, help, and encouragement
l. What are your goals?
m. Always try and give it your best. Where do you see evidence of each of the 13 Messages from Milo (Be Positive, Trust, Be Genuine) in your role?

Answers:
These questions will bring on many answers and may be all over the place. You may uncover something that someone has been trying to talk about and manage in their life but have not been able to articulate or explain it in a way they feel understood. You may want to write some of the questions down and revisit them at a later time. Be sure to revisit the questions! Ask yourself, “Am I modeling this lesson well? Am I showing respect? Am I accepting the things I can’t change”? If you are going to take the time to lead, Lead Well!

You are amazing!

Words of Encouragement:

• Never let your negative or hurtful circumstances define you.
• You were placed in this position to serve others! Do it with the highest integrity!

You Got This!

Optional Assignment/Homework:
Research one hobby, career or skill that interests you. Write a short summary of the advantages and disadvantages to share with your Staff or group. How do you see yourself taking on that sport or new skill? What do you need to do in order to realize your goals and dreams? Who do you need to partner with to 
make it happen? Being humble, vulnerable and showing you are personally growing are important details when leading

What are you going to put your mind to so you can accomplish your goals and rise to the challenge? Take on new challenges every day. Surround yourself with people that will build you up.

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Be Positive!

Professional Suggestions to be considered:

1) All supervisors should start at the bottom level or at minimum, know what it is like. Walk in the DSP 's shoes to know where they are coming from and their struggles.
2) Get to personally know the DSP's. Know if they have a family, their interests, hobbies, and what they enjoy doing on their time off. This will help with pairing up the right DSP with the individual.
3) Know your individuals so you can place the best DSP to complement and help the individual grow and succeed. In return, this will make the individual and the DSP happier, have less issues, less UI and MUI’s
4) Have the supervisor train the DSP’s so everyone gets the same training and information and knows the clear expectations of their job.
5) Supervisors must be willing to have clear and open communication with the DSP’s at all times. If the DSP’s are afraid they will get fired or in trouble every time there is a mistake, they most likely will not share very much with you!
6) Listen, Listen, Listen and then take time to Listen some more!!
7) Do what you say you are going to do!
8) Have open honest communication with chances to ask questions and communicate their feelings as well as your own. Incorporate weekly, open door, 1 on 1’s so people see you are investing into the lives of your coworkers.
9) Introduce DSP’s to families of the individuals as well as the individuals and give them a chance to talk and ask questions.
10) Provide all DSP’s a helpline or someone to call when they are struggling. This will help with burnout, turnover of employees and happiness of our individuals.

Great Job! We will see you in the next video!

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