COVID-19 Support
As we continue to care for one another around the world through physical distancing, at Helen Sanderson Associates USA we remain available to support you, your families, teams and communities. [...]
My reflections on person-centered planning.
“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in the way that leads others to join you." Ruth Bader Ginsburg The best way to inspire others to [...]
Progress for Providers: Checking your progress in using person-centered approaches
What it does Progress for Providers (USA Managers) is a practical self-assessment tool for managers and team leaders to use individually and with teams. The person-centered approaches outlined in each section [...]
Jamal Feeling Safe, and Supported Decision Making
How do you help people feel safe to make decisions? Here is a little bit of what Jamal taught me on how feeling safe can be the difference maker when it [...]
Join the H S A USA team. Training roles available.
Could this be you? We are looking for two part-time employees, one for the Training and Communications Coordinator role and one for the Training Associate role or one full-time person to [...]
Getting started with a one-page profile
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 really [...]
Five tips for creating meaningful graphics in person-centered planning
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 actively [...]
Graphic recording to liven up remote meetings and connection
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, much of our work is being taken to the digital realm. We are spending hours of our day facing computer screens that essentially serve as small [...]
Tips and tricks of graphic facilitation and recording
Graphic recording doesn’t have to be complex, and you certainly do NOT need to be an artist. I often refer to it as “doodle notes” just to reiterate that anyone can [...]
The power of graphics to create more inclusive conversations
I have always been interested in art, and I’ve had a special fondness for street art in particular ever since I can remember seeing scribbles and drawings spray-painted onto the buildings [...]
Kindness, self-compassion and five ways to wellbeing
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 research [...]