Nvq3 Person Centred Thinking
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Unit 4222-373 SUPPORT PERSON-CENTRED THINKING AND PLANNING (LD 302)
OUTCOME 1
1) Person centred thinking is a way of working that uses tools which enable the people who support others to work in a person centred way. Here is a list of some of the tools that help with person centred thinking;
* SORTING IMPORTANT TO/ IMPORTANT FOR
How to sort out what is important TO a person (being happy, fulfilled) from what is important FOR them (their health, safety, being valued).
* THE DOUGHNUT SORT
Identifies specific responsibilities- what are core responsibilities, using judgement and creativity and not paid responsibilities for those who provide paid support.
* MATCHING STAFF
Ensuring effective support by looking at an individuals need and the characteristics of the support staff.
* RELATIONSHIP CIRCLE
identifies who is important to the individual.
* COMMUNICATION CHARTS
Helps us to focus on individuals communication (verbal or otherwise) and are used whenever an individuals action communicates something clearer than their words.
* SORTING WHATS WORKING/NOT WORKING
Looks at what aspects in life can be built on or what needs to be changed (e.g. medication, activity).
Person centred thinking tools are vitally important to all other person centred approaches. They are what underlie person centred planning. It is vital that everyone who is working with an individual on a day to day basis has a good understanding of person centred thinking and the tools it uses to enable the individuals needs and wishes to be met. Person centred thinking tools are also used to conduct person centred reviews, helping to establish an individuals strengths, weaknesses, wishes for the future and how they can be actioned, and the steps that might need to be put in place to get there.
2) There are various benefits of using person centred thinking with individuals. Firstly, staff will constantly be looking out for changes in behaviour, communication, new relationships...
OUTCOME 1
1) Person centred thinking is a way of working that uses tools which enable the people who support others to work in a person centred way. Here is a list of some of the tools that help with person centred thinking;
* SORTING IMPORTANT TO/ IMPORTANT FOR
How to sort out what is important TO a person (being happy, fulfilled) from what is important FOR them (their health, safety, being valued).
* THE DOUGHNUT SORT
Identifies specific responsibilities- what are core responsibilities, using judgement and creativity and not paid responsibilities for those who provide paid support.
* MATCHING STAFF
Ensuring effective support by looking at an individuals need and the characteristics of the support staff.
* RELATIONSHIP CIRCLE
identifies who is important to the individual.
* COMMUNICATION CHARTS
Helps us to focus on individuals communication (verbal or otherwise) and are used whenever an individuals action communicates something clearer than their words.
* SORTING WHATS WORKING/NOT WORKING
Looks at what aspects in life can be built on or what needs to be changed (e.g. medication, activity).
Person centred thinking tools are vitally important to all other person centred approaches. They are what underlie person centred planning. It is vital that everyone who is working with an individual on a day to day basis has a good understanding of person centred thinking and the tools it uses to enable the individuals needs and wishes to be met. Person centred thinking tools are also used to conduct person centred reviews, helping to establish an individuals strengths, weaknesses, wishes for the future and how they can be actioned, and the steps that might need to be put in place to get there.
2) There are various benefits of using person centred thinking with individuals. Firstly, staff will constantly be looking out for changes in behaviour, communication, new relationships...