Focus of the Comprehensive Training Program

By maximizing our efforts to educate not only the broader community but also those directly involved in providing support and services, we aim to cultivate a culture of person-centeredness in both practice and planning.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Overview

    1. Definition of person-centered facilitation

    2. Importance of person-centered facilitation for people with intellectual disabilities

    3. The shift from traditional planning methods to person-centered approaches

    4. Quiz 1

    1. Circle of Support

    2. Gathering and organizing information about the person's life, preferences, and dreams

    3. Developing a plan that is valuable to the person being supported

    4. Examples of improved community inclusion, social relationships, and overall quality of life

    5. Quiz 2

    1. Common challenges faced when implementing person-centered facilitation

    2. Strategies for overcoming these challenges

    3. Real-life examples of successful person-centered facilitation

    4. Examples of empowerment and increased self-confidence experienced by individuals through person-centered planning

    5. Quiz 3

    1. Improved quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities

    2. Enhanced relationships between support staff and individuals

    3. Empowerment and self-determination for the person being supported

    4. Quiz 4

    1. Recap of the importance of person-centered facilitation

    2. Implement person-centered approaches in support work

About this course

  • $12.00
  • 21 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Course Targets

Participants will be able to:

Understand the principles of person-centered practices

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts underlying person-centered approaches, including respect for individual autonomy, empowerment, and dignity.

Develop skills in implementing person-centered planning

Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will acquire the skills necessary to develop and implement person-centered plans that prioritize individual goals and aspirations.

Foster collaborative partnerships

Learn strategies for engaging individuals, families, caregivers, and other stakeholders in the planning and delivery of person-centered supports and services.