Person-Directed Planning

This course delves into person-directed planning for peer support, covering its guiding principles, importance, and role in enhancing self-efficacy. You'll learn to prioritize a person's wishes and core values in planning, communicate effectively with peers, and tailor plans to their needs. Understanding person-centered planning, including emphasizing strengths and goals, will enhance your ability to support others. We'll also examine various planning frameworks to aid in crafting detailed peer plans. By course end, you'll possess the skills to engage with peers, create customized plans, and assist them in their recovery journey.

This course awards 5 CEUs upon successful completion.

Person-directed planning empowers individuals to take control of their recovery.

Why should I take this course?

When helping others as a peer supporter, it's really important to tailor your help to each person's specific needs and preferences. This course teaches you the skills to engage effectively with peers when making plans, which helps build trust and teamwork. By understanding and applying person-directed planning principles, you can create plans that truly match what your peers want to achieve, respecting their choices and autonomy. This approach improves the quality of support you can offer and helps people feel more empowered in their journey to recovery. With this course, you'll have the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the lives of the people you support.

A strengths based approach

Discover how to transform negative experiences into positive attributes

engage with empathy

Explore communication techniques that deepen connections with peers

Turn visions to reality

Learn how to assist peers in developing effective PDPs to realize their dreams