ARTIKKEL
ARTIKKEL Parent as a Manager
BY DR MALGORZATA SKWERES-KUCHTA , DR JOANNA RZEMPALA
Social innovation on the example of the " Parent as a Manager - Platinum Scouts parent empowerment program " project implemented in Poland . How can parents with a difficult life situation better control their daily life by using project methodologies ?
Platinum Scouts are children with disabilities . Disability in the family is a huge mental and physical challenge , and it is a tough challenge when it involves a child . After taming the initial shock , parents must stand firmly on their feet to face a new , complicated reality every day . Under the weight of responsibilities , problems and constant fear , they successively disengage from social life , thinking least of themselves and their needs . However , it is their potential in this situation that is crucial . No one has prepared them for this unannounced role . The " Parent as a Manager " project is supposed to somewhat fill this gap , focusing on building the parent ' s potential . It is to strengthen him in the emotional , functional and social spheres so that it will be easier for him to tame numerous tasks and constructively overcome difficulties , and at the
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