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What is Person Centered Thinking?

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Person Centered Thinking (PCT) is the philosophy behind everything we do at Epic Life Family Care Homes (ELFCH)

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At its core, PCT is a simple Idea:

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• We believe in putting you first. We take the time to truly listen and learn about who you are and what you envision for your life. Together, we'll set meaningful goals, create a personalized plan just for you, and work hand-in-hand to put it into practice, helping you achieve the life you want.

• Being person centered also means always treating others with dignity and respect.

• PCT recognizes the right of individuals to make informed choices and to take responsibility for those choices and the related risks.

• Using PCT, we strive to build on the strengths, gifts, talents, skills, and contributions of every individual.​

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Why does ELFCH use Person Centered Thinking?

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Our Person-Centered Approach

 

At Epic Life Family Home Care Home, Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) is at the heart of everything we do. We believe PCT is the best way to truly understand people, honoring their dreams, capabilities, and even their concerns. It guides all our activities, ensuring a consistent and natural approach to problem-solving, relating to others, and working with the individuals and families we support, our service providers, coworkers, and community partners.

 

Person-Centered Planning: Your Life, Your Plan

 

We put PCT into action through various practices, but Person-Centered Planning is the most vital. This guided process helps us learn how you want to live at home, at work, and in your community. Together, we'll develop a clear plan to help you achieve your aspirations.

PCT keeps your perspectives at the forefront of all our work and planning. It helps us understand what's important TO you and what's important FOR you. Things important TO you are what truly matter and bring you joy. Things important FOR you are what you need to be healthy, safe, and a valued member of your community. Your Planning Team will collaborate with you to find the best ways to support you in achieving both.

 

Collaboration and Continuous Learning

 

We work closely with and share insights from The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices and our partner agencies. These shared experiences deepen our knowledge, strengthen our partnerships, and enhance our ability to create meaningful change for you.