Jack Pearpoint: Jack , along with Lynda Kahn, is a co-director of Inclusion Press International, based in Toronto, Canada. He is a renowned consultant and innovator in the field of person-centered planning and a founding director of the Marsha Forest Center With years of world-wide experience in developmental disabilities and inclusive practices, Jack has become a thought leader and influential voice in fostering environments that honor individual stories and choices. His work focuses on unlocking the potential within individuals through creative and collaborative approaches, such as graphic facilitation and storytelling. For 16 years, he served as the Director of Canada’s oldest literary organization, Frontier College.
Chris Liuzzo: Chris Liuzzo serves as a consultant to the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation. With a strong commitment to person-centered planning, Chris advocates for creating supportive ecosystems that empower individuals through collaboration and innovation. He hosts insightful conversations with experts and thought leaders in the field, engaging deeply with topics related to inclusion and personal narratives.
Episode Summary:
This episode of the podcast series focuses on the vital theme of "person-centered planning," as expertly discussed by host Chris Liuzzo and guest Jack Pearpoint. Sponsored by the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation and funded by the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the series aims to explore the essence of person-centeredness, the significance of storytelling, and the power of imagery in unlocking potential. Jack Pearpoint shares his unique insights on how stories can reveal untapped capacities within individuals, emphasizing the need to make the "invisible visible."
Throughout the conversation, Jack discusses how the human mind is often limited by rigid scientific approaches and how embracing storytelling and graphic facilitation can lead to deeper connections and understanding. He stresses the importance of listening without biases and allowing individuals to express themselves in their own ways, thus putting them in charge of their own narratives. Person-centered planning is posited as a form of deep listening that transcends traditional methodologies, as Jack illustrates with his experiences and philosophy of using simple doodles to elicit and visualize someone's personal story. This approach not only fosters communication but also builds trust and empowers individuals to take charge of their lives.
Key Takeaways:
Person-centered planning revolves around the practice of deep listening and its ability to unlock the hidden stories within individuals.
Visual tools such as doodling and graphic facilitation can transform the storytelling process by making abstract thoughts visible and tangible.
The traditional Western mindset often restricts imaginative expression; person-centered practices strive to overcome these limitations.
Empowering individuals by involving them in the visualization of their narratives can create environments of trust and safety.
Encouraging individuals to take charge in telling and revising their stories contributes to more authentic and impactful personal planning.
Notable Quotes:
"Our minds have been colonized… the dominant part of our brains work in images." – Jack Pearpoint
"We think and we dream in imagery… stories are the key." – Jack Pearpoint
"It's not about art, it's art light. We're not worried about being Monet." – Chris Liuzzo
"The real task… is to unleash those hidden capacities." – Jack Pearpoint
"Person-centered planning is at its core about deep listening." – Chris Liuzzo
Resources:
New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation
New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities
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