Person Centered Thinking puts you and your circle of support at the center of everything that we do at Harbor. It is a set of principles and approaches that recognize you as the expert in your life. Person Centered Planning equally emphasizes your quality of life, wellbeing, and ability to make informed choice.
We use Person Centered Thinking and values at Harbor because we believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that every person we serve has unique gifts, talents, skills, and contributions. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and find supports to help you get closer to the life you choose.
Through our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, we have begun working towards becoming a more person-centered organization.
Since the implementation of our Strategic Plan, we have accomplished:
In partnership with Helen Sanderson Associates, Harbor is launching our Community of Practice (CoP). A Community of Practice is a welcoming space for anyone in the Harbor community to learn, share ideas, and build partnerships.
Harbor Regional Center’s Community of Practice (CoP) will create a diverse and inclusive forum to share knowledge, model learning, and engrain person-centered practices that promote positive changes in people and processes. We are a forward thinking group interested in creating meaningful and sustainable change using person centered practices.
Our next CoP will be scheduled soon! Check back regularly for posted updates. We would love for you to join us.
Harbor offers many opportunities for you to gain understanding of person centered practices and approaches. Check out our upcoming PCT offerings below!
To learn more about person centered thinking and practices, you can check out these additional resources.