Bruce W. McCollum

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The Right Outing Can Build Confidence a Session Indoors Never Will…

Community outings offer residents with mental health diagnoses a genuine chance to build social skills and confidence — but the wrong destination, timing, or level of preparation can turn a positive experience into a setback. Direct Care Training’s Group Living Course #1224: Tips for Organizing the Right Field Trips for the Mentally Ill gives staff […]

Before You Apply, Know Exactly What You’re Applying For…

Most licensing mistakes start with a misunderstanding of the basics — what Adult Foster Care actually means under Michigan law, and how that definition shapes everything from capacity limits to what surveyors expect on day one. Direct Care Training’s Adult Foster Care as Defined in the Act: A Regulatory Definition (Michigan) starts every applicant at […]