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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    The State University of New York

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety

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    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Business Systems, Relationship Management, Technology Strategies, Organizational Structure, Conflict Management, Business, Family Support, Communication, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Transformation

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    The State University of New York

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

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    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Growth Mindedness, Positive Behavior Support, Family Support

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    The State University of New York

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Teaching, Family Support, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Rapport Building, Creativity, Data Collection, Communication

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    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Family Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Social Work, Clinical Assessment, Stress Management

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Child Health, Working With Children, Physical Therapy, Family Support, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Relationship Building, Empathy, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

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