Are you going to talk about job devlopment

and job coaching

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Good thing about going to DVR is getting Neurophysiological Test for people with brain injuries

How do you get a job coach?

Good way to help brake down stigma too.

by educating employers about disability

Independent Living centers too

choosework.net

Big picture question... not sure how much this was discussed on Tuesday (sorry I had to miss): How do I behave in a professional way when that's not my usual way of being? Underlying this question is the deeper issue of identity and being true to your Peer Voice. Sometimes professionalism can subdue Peer expression. Anyone have any experience with that?

the Ticket to Work website it at https://choosework.ssa.gov/

I hear Ken saying that professionalism should be a tool, rather than a gate-keeping paradigm.

Meaning... we have to conscientiously choose to see people for what they can contribute rather than dismissing them because they are not fitting into the professional box.

What about discussing what is unprofessional? There are probably 5 or 6 things that by simply avoiding them you automatically come across as competent and professional. For example... don't be a source of gossip. Other things to avoid?

Communication with your employer is an essential part of professionalism.

We all want to be genuine and that means that we don't want to mislead or lie about ourselves. But keep in mind... just because you're not sharing something right away does not mean you are misleading or lying about yourself. It's all about timing. And as Misako hinted at, if you do excellent high-quality work and it is noticed, you give yourself some standing or leverage to be able to share more about yourself if you choose to.

No Pot Plant Tee Shirts

1. no gossiping

2. no hovering

Good point John. Figuring out what the expectations are in a workplace and what to share about yourself is similar to any disclosure situation. You have to figure out how much to share and how to do it.

Religion

3. no complaining or trying to stage a coup.

4. do not dodge accountability, or worse, throw others under a bus.

5. do not break confidentiality

Peers build trust and respect

WE are not the Chamber of Commerce but need to be professional.

6. when receiving feedback (critical or constructive) do not get defensive or make excuses... listen and accept it and apply it.

I wonder if the situation Felix was discussing would be protected under a whisteblower status.

Don't be surprised when professional aren't professional

Good pts by Felix. Mental health peers can be especially vulnerable targets for work-place predators.I think for a mh peer to be pro-actively prepared to deal w/such a situation might be helpful. Knowing what u can responsibly & professionally do when it's a real prblm. Knowing ahead of time what u can do, such as Elise's examples.

TY, everyone!