We’ve all heard the phrase person-centered thinking—maybe in trainings, maybe on forms, maybe in passing. But what if it’s more than a professional concept?
In this solo episode of A Side of Hope, Melanie reflects on her journey in human services and why person-centered thinking is about more than paperwork or compliance. It’s a mindset, a way of honoring people’s stories, and a practice that keeps dignity, choice, and humanity at the center of our work.
For human service professionals, social workers, or anyone entering the field, this episode is both a challenge and an invitation: to make person-centered thinking part of who you are, not just what you do.