Introductory Passing Workshop

Workshop Description: PASSING workshops are designed to enable participants with previous Social Role Valorization
(SRV) training to gain a deeper understanding of devaluation and of how the promotion of valued social roles may
enable people who are devalued to experience “the good thing of life”. The workshop is directed at anyone who is
interested in bringing about change in the lives of devalued people, including families, human service workers and
managers, service users, students, advocates, board members, and others. Prerequisite: Full attendance at a multiday
SRV workshop (typically a 3- or 4-day format). Details required upon registration.
Workshop format: There are plenary sessions at the beginning and end of the workshop-at the beginning to provide
an overview of PASSING and at the very end, to share and reflect upon what we have all learned. In between, participants
are organized into teams of about six people plus a Team Leader. The teams visit two different human service
programs (e.g., a group residence, school program, adult day support program, etc.). Following each visit, the team
uses the PASSING manual to consider how the program contributes (or impedes) the development of valued social
roles. This analysis will last well into the evening hours of each day.
Important note: PASSING workshops require an intense commitment of time and energy. Participants should arrive
well rested and plan to forego all outside involvement during the workshop. Participants must be fully present and
participate throughout the entire workshop, including all evening sessions. Because of this we advise all participants
to stay at the workshop location – Seneca College Residence and Conference Center.