Person Centered Planning
The Basics
Person Centered Planning expands the power people have to choose life experiences that make sense to them.
I developed Personal Futures Planning as one approach for discovering people’s core gifts so they can co-create a lifestyle of valued experiences and belonging. This method is associated with artful recording of relationships, neighborhoods, preferences, choices, hopes and dreams that can reveal a trove of possibilities for expanding and creating new life-giving experiences.
Person-centered planners listen deeply to animate the search for a desirable future and activate change in organizations. Stories available here illustrate the process and potential of creating brighter futures using person-centered planning.
Publications
Person-Centered Planning
This is the original handbook of values, ideals, and methods for facilitators of Personal Futures Plan. It outlines the five assumptions of person-centered planning, the five valued experiences that guide the development of a personal vision, and the six tasks and related tools of Personal Futures Planning. The book includes sample formats, illustrations, and instructions.
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Life Building - Opening Windows to Change
This workbook is designed for people with disabilities, their families, and their support circle members. Using it, readers will “build a life” plan using worksheets, guidelines, and detailed examples. Each chapter outlines a reflection task that corresponds with the six tasks and tools described in Person-Centered Planning Facilitator Manual. Real stories of change inspire readers and illustrate the process.
Imaginative Journey Cards Deck
This is a deck of deep wisdom – 26 beautifully crafted pieces of art – quits done by Beth Mount – carefully organized to be utilized as individual ‘exercises’ or a collection of tested processes that can be used by an individual – or a group. Each card has a brief reading – and a proposal for a reflection exercise.