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SUMMARY:Addressing Social Devaluation: The Importance of Valued Social Roles
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will present a new way of understanding the lives of marginalized people. Social devaluation is presented as a crucial problem that can lead to many negative life experiences for devalued people. Participants will learn about the impact of such experiences and some ways to address social devaluation\, namely assisting marginalized people to gain socially valued roles. \nThe concepts introduced in this workshop are part of Social Role Valorization (SRV)\, developed by Dr. Wolf Wolfensberger\, a prominent thinker and leader in human services. This short training can be thought of as a preliminary introduction to SRV theory. \nWho Should Attend? \nThe 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. \nFormat \nThis workshop is delivered via lecture\, questions\, and discussion. The workshop material is presented sequentially and therefore\, full attendance at each session is required. To maximize learning\, each participant should join on a separate computer. Participants will need to use both video and microphone during all sessions (Tuesday & Thursday only). \nTuition \nCost of tuition is $125.00 \nQuestions? \nmathy37@live.com \nDate & Time\nJan 20\, 2026 10:00 a.m. – Jan 22\, 2026 3:00 p.m. \n  \nRegister at: Addressing Social Devaluation: The Importance of Valued Social Roles(Tue & Thu only) Tickets | SOTGSRV \nSponsored by The Southern Ontario Training Group
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/addressing-social-devaluation/
LOCATION:Virtual- Canada\, Canada
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Social Role Valorization
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to Social Role Valorization is an intensive workshop which presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. Social Role Valorization is a comprehensive theory which provides insights as to why certain groups of people become devalued in society\, what life experiences are likely to befall people once they have become devalued in the eyes of others\, why valued social roles are a powerful response in combatting the negative life experiences\, and ten essential themes which can guide implementers in pursuing valued social roles by\, with\, and for those practitioners desire to serve. \nThis foundational material is essential to those wishing to serve others in meaningful ways\, and who are impassioned to make a difference in the lives of others. Many participants experience the learning within this event as the most helpful\, inspiring\, and clarifying body of knowledge they have been exposed to in their professional development\, and it assists in long-term understanding and focus on being of service to others in ways that matter. \nThe workshop includes pre-recorded as well as live presentations\, small and large group live reflection and discussion\, online forums and resource materials. Participants should be prepared for significant presentations. \nCourse Schedule: \nWeek 1 \nDay 1:  Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 12:45 pm with additional individual assignment/work \nDay 2:  Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm with additional individual assignment/work \nDay 3:  Thursday\, January 29\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm \nWeek 2 \nDay 4:  Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm with additional individual assignment/work \nDay 5:  Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm \nDay 6:  Thursday\, February 5\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm \n*This course will take place entirely online.  Participants must attend every session in order to receive credit for the workshop.*
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/an-introduction-to-social-role-valorization/
LOCATION:Virtual – US\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:ON A ROLE: Practical Aspects of Role Theory
DESCRIPTION:For those with some knowledge of Social Role Valorization principles\, and who are hungry for how to help people move into valued roles\, this workshop is for you.\nHow do you identify roles people might be interested in?\nOnce you have a role in mind\, how might you help a person enter that role?\nHow can adaptations and accommodations be used which will enable people with significant competency impairments to be successful?\nWe will discuss some of the practical ways that we can walk alongside people with disabilities as they successfully move into valued roles. \nPre-requisites: This workshop is open to those with some exposure to Social Role Valorization through at least a half day workshop on the subject. SRV intensive course graduates are welcomed\, but there will be some repetition. \nFor more information\, please click the View Event Flyer link below.
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/on-a-role-practical-aspects-of-role-theory-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – India\, India
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