How a Person-Centered Approach Supports Positive Relationships

Understanding the Person-Centered Approach

A Person-Centred Approach focuses on the unique needs and preferences of each individual in a health and social care setting.
This approach demonstrates respect for individual’s rights, values, and beliefs.
By promoting choice, independence, and empowerment, the person-centred approach helps to build stronger, positive relationships.

By focusing on individual’s rights, the approach promotes self-esteem and confidence, which can build stronger relationships.
Regular and meaningful communication prevents misunderstandings, building trust, and forming a positive bond.
Encouraging the individual to make their own decisions fosters independence and a sense of control, leading to a positive relationship.

Person-centred care places a high value on empathy and respect for the individual’s experiences and feelings, promoting mutual understanding.
Empathy can help caregivers understand the individual’s needs from their perspective. This fosters trust and closeness, encouraging the formation of a positive relationship.
The consistent display of respect toward an individual can help to maintain the dignity and confidence of the person, leading to a more satisfactory care relationship.

By actively involving the individual in their care planning and decision making, the person-centred approach upholds the individuals’ right to autonomy and promotes their active participation in the care process.
Giving individuals a say in their care can lead to feeling valued and empowered, which can bolster positive relationships.

By focusing on the individual’s needs and desires, achievements and goals, facilitating their participation, autonomy and choosing, the person may experience improved well-being, impacting positively on their relationships.
Acknowledging and promoting the individual’s capacity to heal and grow can foster a feeling of optimism and hope, enhancing the care relationship.
Adopting a person-centred approach can also help an individual to maintain social and cultural connections, which can be supportive and contribute to a positive care experience.