Learning
Although many of us associate learning with a traditional school setting, learning can actually happen anywhere, and all of the time! Pursuing personal development, learning new skills and increasing our understanding, provides us with more opportunities, boosts our self esteem and increases our quality of life. The resources presented here were designed with the intention of illustrating person centered philosophy in action, by providing support and tools to facilitate conversations which will impact the development and implementation of person centered planning.
My Life, My Rights
When we think of our “rights” we often think of our right to vote or our right to free speech, but there’s so much more to rights, especially when we are speaking…
Person First Language Labels
Language is powerful. This training looks deeper into Person First Language by showing the impact that labels can have.
Living the Code for Families of People Receiving Support; Understanding…
In 2001, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) developed The Direct Support Professional Code of Ethics to provide a value based tool to guide…
Person Centered Tools: One Page Profile
Person centered planning helps people plan and direct their own lives. The One Page Profile, helps the whole team to efficiently stay up to date and keep focus on how to…
Person Centered Tools: Circle of Support
Circle of Support is a Person Centered Tool which helps you to create a visual representation of the people who are important in your life. You are in the middle of the…
Person Centered Tools: Good Day/Bad Day
Good Day, Bad Day is a Person Centered Tool which helps us to identify what’s important to you. Together with your support, you can discuss what makes your day awesome…
Person Centered Tools: Value and Appreciate
Value and Appreciate is a Person Centered Tool which helps us to understand what we want people to value and appreciate about us. This helps to build self esteem, which…