Caregiver Relationships Tiffany Bowen on Caregiving Advocacy, DSP Challenges
In this episode, Nicolas Comstock chats with Tiffany Bowen about her caregiving journey, covering DSP documentation, leadership's role, and state requirements affecting Medicaid budgets. They discuss DD Awareness Day, self-advocacy, and engaging with local officials for better support. Tiffany emphasizes DSP training, empathy, and the balance between caregiver-client needs. They also explore cultural diversity, financial limitations, and the importance of boundaries and consent. The episode wraps up with strategies for caregiver appreciation, retention, and advocacy, focusing on financial responsibilities for caregivers and clients.
Key Points
- Communication between caregivers and leadership is crucial to ensure that direct support professionals (DSPs) feel valued and know their contributions are recognized.
- It's essential for caregivers to remember their 'why'—the reason they entered the field initially—and seek ways to reignite their passion and motivation.
- Care providers must be willing to engage in conversations about sensitive topics, such as sex, and provide the necessary support to clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Tiffany Bowen is an authenticity coach, leadership strategist, and tireless advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With over two decades of leadership experience in non-profit, social services, and retail, Tiff has worn every hat from front-line support to executive director—often while reimagining what’s possible along the way.
As the founder of The Pursuit Coaching and creator of programs like Inspiring Leaders and Real Talk: Relationships & Respect, Tiff equips emerging leaders, direct support professionals, and organizations to build trust, foster dignity, and lead with humanity. She’s known for blending practical strategy with candid conversation, a dash of humor, and a deep belief that curiosity changes everything.
When she’s not coaching or speaking, you’ll find her championing athletes as a Special Olympics coordinator, creating thought-provoking content for her blog and podcast Almost Makes Sense, or dreaming up the next big idea over a rather large energy drink.
More Information:
The Pursuit Coaching - https://pursuitof.life/ Almost Makes Sense - https://tiffbowen.substack.com/
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