Author: Mary Beth Lepkowsky
“My son is going to turn 18 next week. I’m just trying to look ahead to the future. His sisters are in college, so we are always discussing with them… Read more »
It is with an open heart and much gratitude that I partner with Leigh Ann Kingsbury to facilitate Using person-centered approaches to support healthcare decision making and planning for care at… Read more »
It’s not uncommon for people with disabilities to confront bias when engaging with healthcare providers and systems. For example, providers might make wrong assumptions about people’s decision-making abilities and their… Read more »
A range of person-centered thinking tools focused on the end of life. This includes: relationship circles; sorting important to/for; good days and bad days; sorting what’s working/not working; “if I… Read more »
“My son is going to turn 18 next week. I’m just trying to look ahead to the future. His sisters are in college, so we are always discussing with… Read more »
Last month I dropped a large ceramic planter, resulting in two large cracks from top to bottom. I was mad at myself for being clumsy, for breaking this pot that… Read more »
We believe that one-page profiles are the foundation of personalization, and can lead to positive change for people all ages and any ability. They provide us a snapshot of what… Read more »
Person-centered planning is a process of exploration, inquiry, listening, and reflective practice designed to make the unknown known through words, colors, and images. People of all ages and abilities can… Read more »
A reflection from the Dare to Lead program While safe, and at times a little stir crazy at home, I’m participating in Dare to Lead, a program based on the… Read more »
We think that delivering great outcomes for people can only be delivered through using the same person-centered practices with staff, and within the structures and processes of the organization. At… Read more »
