Heart and Soul: Story Quilts and Person-Centered Practice
In this heartfelt video, Beth Mount invites you to explore the deeper meaning behind person-centered practice through the metaphor of a story quilt. The story quilt is more than just a visual piece—it’s a way to make visible the invisible parts of care, like the quality of relationships, passion, and the quiet work that happens behind the scenes. Jack reminds us that person-centered planning started as a justice movement during the civil rights era, driven by care, passion, and a desire for equality.
Over time, this important work has sometimes become routine and technical, losing its heart and soul. The story quilt serves as a powerful reminder to keep those core values alive. It encourages us to stay connected to the roots of person-centered practice as a movement of activists and equalizers, focused on making sure no one is left out.
If you’re interested in how creativity, history, and justice come together to shape meaningful care, this video offers a warm, thoughtful look at why the heart and soul of person-centered work matter now more than ever.