Person Centered Planning and Tools ((4 Credits))

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Person-Centered Planning is a strength-based approach that focuses on the person's individualized needs, goals, and values. Person-centered planning centers all discussions, decision-making, and development of plans/goals based on the person's desires and goals and provides the human service professional tools to gather pertinent information to guide the person to achieve a higher level of self-sufficiency and success. This study will explore person-centered planning in the health and human services setting with a focus on self-reflective practice and recognition of the challenges and opportunities present in implementing person-centered approaches. Students will develop the necessary skills to assist diverse populations. Person-centered planning focuses on any of the following: assessment, goal setting, problem solving, identifying strengths and weaknesses, identifying natural supports, and achieving self-sufficiency.