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. We are ready help you create remote experiences with the same the warmth, compassion, creativity and engagement that our in [...]
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 participate in their own planning process by contributing to images that represent desired outcomes and action steps toward community [...]
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 digital windows into each other’s lives. It is a gift to be able to continue to connect; however, it [...]
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 do it! It’s all about trying things out and seeing what works best for you and the people you [...]
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 in my neighborhood. Street art, murals, and graffiti all tell stories of communities in ways words alone never could. [...]
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 of Brene Brown, and facilitated by Helen Sanderson and Emily McArdle. A thought-provoking journey of self-discovery and bravery, we [...]
We think that delivering great outcomes for people can only bedelivered through using the same person-centered practices with staff, and within the structures and processes of the organization. At their heart, person-centered thinking tools are simply a different way to have a conversation. The thinking, learning, decisions or actions from [...]
At Helen Sanderson Associates USA, we're delighted to be launching our new website. You can learn about what we do, who we are, our purpose and values, and much more. Visit our homepage to take a look around at www.helensandersonassociates.com.
~Mary Beth Lepkowsky, CEO, Helen Sanderson Associates USA The pace of change is intense! The system pressure has heightened with the 2014 CMS Final Rule and the expectation that organizational funded by federal waiver dollars will comply with Home and Community Based Services requirements by March 2022. Providing good, person [...]
