Support and Authority: in harmony 12. Rachel complained that she didn't like her guardian and wanted a different person. Her home provider helped Rachel figure out a way to talk to the guardian about how to improve their relationship.

 

 

Points to Ponder:

• How is this story an example of support and authority in harmony?
• What do you think the home provider said to Rachel?
• Give an example of how the home provider could have gone overboard in providing support if this situation were different?

 

Now it's your turn!

Think about someone you know and a time that support and authority were in harmony for them. Write a few sentences about it and to send it to us. We'll post your story below. The more stories we can collect, the more all of us will understand about how self-determination happens in real-time.