Title: Explore health, wellness, safety, and recreational factors for those experiencing challenges.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-36) > Section: Exploring the Strengths and Needs of a Diverse Population

Exploration should include

- defining challenges in health, wellness, safety, and recreation
- determining the use of assessments required to address current challenges
- providing necessary accommodations so that assessments can be conducted
- determining the top issues or signs for those who may have health, wellness, safety, and recreational challenges
- conducting formal and informal observations of clients
- asking clarifying questions to match the services to the client
- handling client forms, referrals, and procedures as outlined by the oversight agency and government
- identifying priority or critical-needs cases.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are some examples of developmentally-appropriate activities for those experiencing challenges?
- What are some examples of accommodations that could be suggested for those experiencing challenges?
- What are common health concerns that affect clients experiencing challenges?

Communication

- How can determining a client's challenging condition aid communication with that client?
- How can a professional communicate health, wellness, and safety information to clients experiencing challenges?
- How does a professional communicate information about nutrition?

Leadership

- What is the responsibility of the community in providing recreational opportunities for its citizens?
- How can leaders play a significant role in addressing the health, wellness, and safety challenges that community members experience?
- Why is it important to understand diversity throughout the community?

Management

- How do good managers handle positive and negative feedback from clients, their families, and the community?
- How does diversity affect management?