S5E6 - Embracing the Dignity of Risk
Description
Embracing the Dignity of Risk
part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series hosted by Geralyn Arango Deeley
Recording Date: October 20, 2025
Transcript: Download transcript here.
Keywords: dignity of risk, community living, disability, transition, role release, embracing changes in roles, caregiving, Our Parallel Path, Gerry Arango Deeley, Geralyn Arango Deeley
Summary: Gerry discusses the Dignity of Risk as it relates to her relationship with her son Nic, as he learns to navigate living independently. Gerry discusses the challenges of permitting risk, and the necessity of releasing the role of caregiver so our family member can grow and thrive.
Topical Index:
- Introduction of topic [00:00 ]
- A little background [02:17 ]
- The need for trust [04:51 ]
- Dignity of Risk - origins of term [05:43 ]
- Mitigating risk [07:00 ]
- Importance of staff [09:18 ]
- Outcome [12:35 ]
- Some thoughts on Dignity of Risk [14:36 ]
- Closing [17:26 ]
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