Person Centered Thinking

Person Centered Thinking

Person Centered Thinking refers to the foundational skills and tools that underlie all person centered assessment, planning and delivery of supports. This workshop teaches structured ways of listening and finding balance between what makes a person happy and what helps them stay healthy and safe.  It provides effective facilitation methods for gathering, organizing, powerfully presenting, and continually acting on on-going learning.

NOTE: Those interested in certification as ELP Facilitators must complete Person Centered Thinking, ELP Process Facilitation and Plan Writing, and ELP Facilitator Certification training, a total of five training days.

New Course!
In Community: Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities in Establishing Meaningful Community Connections

The Boggs Center is excited to offer this new workshop, the most recent offering from The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices, developers of person centered thinking and essential lifestyle planning. The workshop represents an ongoing international collaboration comprised of many noteworthy contributors and provides a wealth of information on best practice in helping people connect in their communities. This course is designed to help direct support professionals and others to assist people who use supports to participate and make contributions in their communities.  Specific tools and strategies for understanding, planning, supporting, and sustaining community connections are covered.

Prerequisite: Person Centered Thinking is recommended but not required

Registration Details

Fee information: Employees of DDD, staff of agencies funded by DDD, as well as individuals with disabilities and family members - no charge. All other registrants - $150 for Person Centered Thinking and $75 for In Community.

Continuing Education Available: ASWB, CCMC, CRCC, NJDOE for Person Centered Thinking.
CE not yet available for In Community. View Continuing Education Details

Registration: Register online now

Please note: Submission of the online form is not a confirmation of registration. Submission of the online registration form sends an email request to The Boggs Center. When your form is received, Boggs Center
staff will register you for the course requested, based on space availability. If the training is full,
you will be notified. Written confirmation of your registration and materials will be mailed two weeks prior to the training course. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact us to verify registration and to receive directions and materials.

For more information: Please email Beth Ong or call (732) 235-9327.