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SUMMARY:HSA USA Planning Live: Person-Centered Planning Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Planning Live is an inclusive and engaging series of conversations that brings the people who are important to a person together\, either in-person or remotely\, to listen to what is important to them and discuss a range of options that result in desired outcomes and a “perfect week” on which to base the planning of the person’s support and\, if applicable\, individual budget. \nPlanning Live draws on skills\, principles and practices from the Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices\, Michael Smull\, John O’Brien\, Beth Mount and Helen Sanderson. Planning Live provides the foundation needed to meet HCBS requirements for person-centered planning and to facilitate person-centered plans with people who are transitioning to the self-determination program. \nPlanning Live aims to help a person\, their family\, friends\, and others who support them to have the best possible chance of creating a plan that is both ambitious and practical\, and importantly\, one that is true to what is important to someone. \n“The Planning Live training has been an invaluable experience\, giving me the tools and knowledge I needed to become an effective Person Centered Planning Facilitator. Additionally\, the training has been a wonderful process of discovery and collaboration\, giving me greater insight into my own life and goals. I highly recommend the training for anyone who is interested in supporting individuals on their path towards a more person-centered life.” – Lisa Szilagyi\, Aurelia Foundation Creative Steps \nWho is this program for? \n\nPlanning Live is great for those who want to develop their own person-centered plan or facilitate the planning process with others.\nHCBS grant recipients looking to build internal capacity for person-centered planning.\nSelf-Determination Local Advisory Committees looking to build the skills of Independent Facilitators in your area to offer person-centered planning.\nExperienced Person-Centered Plan Facilitators wanting to deepen their knowledge and practice.\nPeople who want to coach and train others within their organization.\n\nHow the program works \n\nParticipants can expect to invest approximately 5-6 hours each week\, including course time\, coaching time\, and individual and partner work.\nAs a participant\, you will develop and receive coaching and feedback\nWe will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 9am – 12pm PST and on Thursdays from 10:30am -12:00pm PST\nOrientation session will be on March 26\, 2026 from 9:30am – 10:30am PST\nPlan to spend about 5-6 hours per week to learn and practice.\nWe will use Zoom.\n\nModules are designed to review person-centered approaches and experience the Planning Live process while completing with a partner your own person-centered description\, personal outcomes\, actions\, and needed supports. Weekly coaching sessions will focus on additional practice and a deeper dive into planning topics. H S A will facilitate the planning sessions and provide feedback on individually developed person-centered descriptions/plans \nTopics include: \n\nPerson Centered Planning- Principles and Approaches\nThe Facilitator Roles and Responsibilities\nFacilitating five phases of person-centered planning: Pre-planning\, Discovery\, Positive Change\, Outcomes and Actions\, and Supports and Spending Plans.\nDeveloping meaningful outcomes and actions using the Outcome Sequence and Support Sequence\nWriting the plan summary and developing spending plans\nGraphic Recording – the power of images\nFacilitation practice with scenarios\nReview of curriculum and coaching resources\n\nMeet the Instructors: \nAndrea Schacht H S A Associate~ Andrea is a plan facilitator and graphic recorder with decades of experience as the mother of a son with a developmental disability and former regional center Service Coordinator and Services and Supports Manager. She brings warmth\, color\, and creativity to keep things simple\, keep things real\, and keep things fun! Andrea is a Person-Centered Thinking Mentor Trainer certified by The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices. \nShawna Hall\, H S A Associate~ Shawna is a Person-Centered Thinking trainer and brings her personal experience as a self-advocate and her outstanding facilitation skills to make sure the voices of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are heard. She is a certified Spiritual Director and is pursuing a graduate degree in Counseling. \nAttendance and time commitment: Organizations are encouraged to send multiple participants to ensure peer support for implementation. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. The approximate time commitment is 5-6 hours per week including a 3 hr. session and reflection with a learning partner\, plus additional time for personal planning practice and application. This may vary based on personal application. \nPrerequisite: Completion of person-centered thinking training. Upon registering\, you will be asked to provide a certificate of completion of Person-Centered Thinking training\, delivered by a certified trainer of the Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices. If you have not completed this training visit our website at helensandersonassociates.com or the Learning Community website at tlcpcp.com to register for an upcoming course\, or contact us to learn how you can satisfy this requirement.
URL:https://www.helensandersonassociates.com/event/hsa-usa-planning-live-person-centered-planning-facilitator-training/
CATEGORIES:Person Centered Planning
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SUMMARY:HSA USA Free Webinar - OFNR: A Framework for Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Difficult conversations are a natural part of working and connecting with others – especially as we bring different experiences\, perspectives\, strengths\, or navigate challenging times. Yet many of us avoid these conversations or enter them without the skills to handle them effectively. The result is often tension\, eroded trust\, and missed opportunities that affect relationships\, workplace culture\, and outcomes. \nThis interactive webinar offers a preview of a deeper workshop series\, Leading Difficult Conversations with Compassion\, designed for anyone who navigates challenging conversations. Together\, we’ll explore a practical conversation framework (OFNR – Observation\, Feeling\, Needs\, Request) you can use to more effectively lead tough discussions – strengthening the quality and impact of your communication both in and outside of work. \nAll participants will leave with: \n\nAn understanding of why difficult conversations can feel challenging\, and how to approach them more effectively\n\n\nGreater confidence in showing up to difficult conversations with intention and care\n\n\nAn easy-to-use guide for navigating conversations with compassion and clarity\n\nWhether you’re giving feedback\, addressing performance concerns\, managing conflict\, or simply asking for what you need\, this webinar offers a glimpse of what’s possible when we approach difficult conversations with intention and compassion. \nFor more information contact Holly@helensandersonassociates.com
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CATEGORIES:Teams and Leaders
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SUMMARY:HSA USA Leading Difficult Conversations with Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Do difficult conversations and unclear communication get in the way of your organization’s effectiveness\, well-being\, and impact? Do you avoid difficult conversations because you’re worried you might say the wrong thing\, or are unsure of what you need? \nChallenging conversations are a natural part of working and connecting with others\, especially when we’re navigating different perspectives\, strengths\, and tough moments. Yet many of us avoid these conversations or enter them without the skills to handle them effectively – often leading to tension\, eroded trust\, and missed opportunities that affect relationships\, workplace culture\, and outcomes. \nThis interactive series equips leaders to navigate challenging conversations with clarity\, confidence\, and compassion. Over four sessions\, participants build awareness of triggers and workplace dynamics\, explore what makes conversations difficult\, and shift toward a more collaborative\, human-centered approach. \nGrounded in compassion and Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, the series provides practical tools through real-world scenarios\, reflection\, and guided practice. Whether you’re giving feedback\, addressing performance concerns\, managing conflict\, or simply asking for what you need\, this series shares what’s possible when we approach difficult conversations with clarity and compassion. \nAll participants will leave with: \n\nClarity and skill to approach difficult conversations with intention\nIncreased self-awareness and self-compassion\nStronger empathy and perspective-taking in challenging interactions\nPractical tools to communicate with clarity and effectiveness\nGreater confidence navigating conflict in ways that strengthen relationships and outcomes\n\nFormat: Four weekly 2-hour sessions\, held via Zoom \nDates and Times: \nJune 11\, 18\, 25\, July 2\, 2026 from 1:00PM-3:00PM PT \nWho this program is for: HR team\, managers\, supervisors or anyone  who might lead difficult conversations with employees or community members. This is for leaders who want to acknowledge and neutralize power dynamics and put compassion at the center of the conversation. \nFor more information contact Holly@helensandersonassociates.com
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