Skills for Life Community
Person Centered Thinking
Training | Workshops | Consulting
Providing Person Centered Thinking training, workshops and consulting services to the community.
Skills for Life Community: Your Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) Specialist
At Skills for Life Community, we specialize in Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) training for individuals, families, schools, nonprofits, human service professionals, and people of all abilities.
Our training is grounded in the nationally recognized Person-Centered Thinking curriculum developed by The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices. We focus on building real-life skills that empower individuals and strengthen support networks.
What sets us apart?
We’re a small, independent team of certified trainers who are not affiliated with any single agency, organization, or regional center. This independence gives us a unique perspective and allows us to provide unbiased, inclusive training with one goal: to teach meaningful PCT skills that can be applied across all areas of life.
Whether you’re new to Person-Centered Thinking or looking to deepen your practice, we’re here to support your journey with compassion, expertise, and lived experience.
Through our interactive trainings and workshops, you’ll gain practical Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) skills to help you:
- Be better understood by others
- Navigate roadblocks and conflicts as they arise
- Identify and connect with the right support people—those who are a good match for your needs and preferences
Whether you’re just starting your PCT journey or continuing to build on what you’ve learned, we meet you where you are—providing guidance, tools, and support every step of the way.
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Through interactive trainings and workshops, participants learn Person-Centered Thinking skills to better understand the people they support, offer care in ways that align with each person’s preferences, resolve conflicts with rather than for them, and help identify strong support matches for day-to-day life.
What is Person-Centered Thinking (PCT)?
Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) is a set of practical skills used to gather meaningful information about a person—either about yourself or someone you support—so they can maintain positive control over their life, be better understood, and build intentional, supportive relationships.
PCT ensures that the person—along with the people who care most about them—remains at the center of all decision-making and planning. While PCT skills are most often used in the human services field to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, these tools are valuable life skills for everyone. They can improve communication, strengthen relationships, and help people live more connected, empowered, and fulfilling lives.
✔️ TRAIN
We offer Person-Centered Thinking training to individuals and communities—equipping people of all abilities with tools to better understand themselves and others, and to maintain positive control through life’s transitions.
✔️ TEACH
We teach people how to support others in ways that reflect what matters most to them—ensuring support is meaningful, respectful, and centered on the person’s own goals, preferences, and values.
✔️ COACH
We coach individuals, families, and professionals to think creatively and apply PCT skills in their everyday lives and work. Whether in a personal setting or a professional environment, we help people make PCT practical and actionable.
✔️ SUPPORT
We work with agencies and nonprofits to align practices with Person-Centered Thinking principles and stay in compliance with the HCBS Final Rule. This includes updating policies, enhancing daily operations, and supporting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in bringing more person-centered practices into their daily interactions.
- Live & Interactive Trainings
All of our sessions are conducted live—never pre-recorded—so you can engage, ask questions, and learn in real time with our experienced trainer. - Direct Access to a Skilled Trainer
You’ll work directly with a certified Person-Centered Thinking trainer who brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in the human services field. - Customized to Fit Your Needs
We collaborate with you to create a training plan tailored to your goals—whether you’re an individual, family, agency, or organization. - Flexible Scheduling
We design a training schedule that minimizes disruption to your day-to-day operations and maximizes participation from your team or community.
Let’s work together to build meaningful, person-centered change that lasts.
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