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“We cannot look at the future as a continuation of the past…The things that got you where you are, are seldom the things that keep you there.” — Charles Handy, British business philosopher
Mental Model
“…our deeply held internal images about how the world works.“ – Senge
Come from:our family of origin,culture of origin, religious or secular ethical backgrounds, meaning we've made out of our life experiences.
Deeply rooted assumptions
Paradigms
Our view of reality – the lens we use to make sense of the world.
“self-reinforcing mental model.“ – O'Connor & McDermott
I have beliefs about the world.I unconsciously seek out data that supports
those beliefs.I unconsciously ignore/reject data that does not
support those beliefs.The data I accept reinforces my beliefs about the
world.
“The real act of discovery consists not in finding new lands but in seeing with new eyes.”— Marcel Proust
The Words We Use…
Advocate Help Service Caregiving Options Institution Home Independence Facility Nursing Home
Getting to the Heart of It As a group read through your scenario and
discuss the situation Answer these questions:
What is your first thought? What comes to your mind?
What emotions are you feeling?What paradigms are shaping your thoughts?What actions would you take?Where is the person-centeredness?How do the additional facts affect your
opinion/actions?What else did you want to know?