Creating Ideal Lives

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“Discover the Secrets of Person-Centered Planning!”

In our popular eBook, "Creating Ideal Lives," you will discover the concepts of person-centered planning, creativity, common sense, and the art of listening. Using these techniques, you will learn how to help any human service organization transform itself.

Dear Human Service Professional,

Would you like to show more progress on active treatment goals, have less staff turnover and waste less time disciplining staff? If so, I can help you achieve those goals...

My name is Lisa Simmons and I'm the founder of the Ideal Lives Project. I've spent the last 17 years working with people just like you -- human service professionals. I've successfully helped them meet the tremendous challenges of ineffective consumer training goals, poor staff investment, and mediocre quality of life for everyone involved. But best of all, I've watched their clients and consumers develop meaningful, satisfying lives as a result of the changes I recommended. All the while, I was gaining valuable experience about what works in the REAL world -- the world in which you, too, are trying to cope.
I've been where you are. For more than a decade I worked as a QMRP (Qualified Mental Retardation Professional) in an ICF-MR. My team struggled, just as every team does, to apply the individualized concepts of person centered planning in the context of a group living environment. Think it can't be done? We had set backs too, but along the way we discovered many strategies that really work!
In response to my success as a QMRP with this difficult concept, I was asked in 1997 to assist a long-term care facility for the elderly. Not only were we able to successfully translate our concepts from one area of human services to another, we were able to really identify the KEY components that translated into success. And those are the components I've shared in this eBook.

Here's a summary of the benefits you'll receive:

Instant Access to Answers -- Because we offer this information in an electronic format (an eBook), you can download your book and start learning the minute you make your purchase.
No More Wasted Time -- Because we have refined our system, and list just the KEY concepts for change, you save valuable time and eliminate anymore costly trial and error.
Practicality -- This ebook is written from real world experience in the trenches. I only suggest tactics that CAN BE DONE in the real world.
Realism -- Having worked in a large system, I understand that change doesn't happen overnight. I focus on what can be done in small steps, focusing on one person at a time so that no step in the process ever feels impossible.
Guidance -- Not only do I offer practical tips and ideas throughout this eBook, but I also offer a step-by-step checklist to help you stay on track. It's easy to lose focus when your job pulls you in so many directions at once - this will help.
Less Stress at Survey Time -- The methods outlined in this book have resulted in perfect surveys and were nominated in 1999 by The Healthcare Finance Administration (HCFA) for an Innovation in Government Award.
Results -- If you are reading this letter, then I know you have a genuine desire to produce better results for your consumers. I can help you create:
- A warmer, homier living and working environment
- A better quality of healthcare
- Better staff morale and investment
- Fewer episodes of challenging behavior
- Less waste
- Less need for psychotropic medication
- More integration in your local community
- A place where each individual is able to define and realize his or her own ideal life!

Now, you're probably wondering how and why we can do all those things. Let me explain.

"Creating Ideal Lives" is a concise eBook packed with life- and system-changing information.

It shows you how to:

Redefine who you are and what your REAL mission is.
Recreate your space so that it is a true reflection of those who live there.
Create an environment of empowerment that will motivate your staff to give 110%.

Don't take my word for it. Listen to what our customers say...

"We have found the 'pot of gold' in this program and you see it everyday in the smiles & happiness of our people. Our goal is to make every member of our 'family' happy!" ~ Alice Larkin

"With this approach we are able to tend to each person's feelings as well as their medical problems. I have seen residents actually LIVING and not just sitting around or sleeping. We have individuals volunteering in the kitchen, feeding the fish, & making cookies. They are actually getting to do what they thought they would have to give up when coming to a group-living situation." ~ Linda Cook

"When this first started out I felt as I think everyone else felt. We were very skeptical & had lots of questions. Since then I have seen a lot of positive changes in the residents. They seem to be more talkative, more alert & are doing more for themselves. They are participating in more activities. Not long ago we had to help them with these activities, now they are doing them on their own. They go shopping if they choose or they may visit a friend. I feel I have learned a lot more about each resident that I help care for. The girls on my team have had such a good time doing activities with them, or just being there for them when they want someone to talk to. I think this program is a wonderful opportunity for both the residents & the nursing staff to make this a more desirable and home like atmosphere instead of just a nursing home." ~ Sissy Springer

"Thank you so very much for all you are doing for nursing home residents. I visited my father almost daily for 4 years while he was in more than one home. I know the desperate need for change! Thank you!!" ~ A Family Member

Warning!

There is a lot of confusion surrounding our field. I want to give you 6 criteria or elements you absolutely, positively must have in any solution you obtain:

It offers real world practicality that you can actually visualize working in YOUR situation.
It offers relevance to your life -- covering topics that address the challenges you face every day.
It is available at a reasonable price that you can afford.
It addresses the needs of everyone involved -- your consumers, your direct support staff, and your supervision team.
It moves you in a positive direction, making your group living situation less restrictive, more homelike, and more community focused.
It comes with personalized follow-up support.

How long have you struggled with how to balance individual needs in a group setting?

Are you like many managers with file cabinets full of plans that outline Joe's personal interests and preferences, but that information never gets used?

Don't waste any more of your valuable time and energy! Start with this field-tested plan and move your program FORWARD.

In summary, here's what you get:

Instant access immediately after purchase.
50+ pages of practical tips and guidance.
A bonus section of online resources related to Person-Centered Planning.
Personal email support by the author for 1 year - use it for follow-up questions or brainstorming support.
Access to our private Professionals Forum. This forum is only for professionals interested in helping others Create Ideal Lives. It's the perfect place to ask questions, share ideas, and get help with the challenges of change.

And, if you respond right away -- you pay only $19.95 US.

Click here to purchase.

Act immediately and receive the following bonuses...

Since I know it's 100% to your benefit to act right away, I want to sweeten the pot and give you every possible reason to say YES today! If you respond immediately, you'll also receive the following...

Free bonus #1:
Our Tip-Filled Special Report: "101 Ways to Energize Your Team for the 21st Century."

Free bonus #2:
Special Report: "Adding Active Treatment to Person-Centered Planning"

You can't lose with our 100%, ironclad, money back guarantee.

By the way, the bonus reports are yours to keep even in the unlikely event you decide to take advantage of our ironclad money back guarantee:

Each Ideal Lives eBook comes with its own "No Hassles" guarantee. Purchase and use your eBook RISK FREE for 3 months. If you don't find the information you need, take advantage of my personal email assistance. Then if you still don't think it's the right resource for you -- ask for your money back and we'll cheerfully refund it.

Not sure? Don't decide now -- just try it out.

Get to know us and the quality we're dedicated to providing. If your eBook doesn't do everything I've mentioned and more . . . reduce your frustration, improve your program, and connect you with valuable ideas and resources . . . . you have nothing to worry about; you can get every dime of your money back under our "No Hassles" guarantee.

Here's how to order!

Click here right now to purchase your eBook.

Once you submit your credit card information on our secure server, you will be immediately redirected to our download center where you can download your full eBook and bonus reports.

To your success,

Lisa Simmons - Director, Ideal Lives Project

P.S. I know it can be stressful and challenging trying to meet the needs of a large caseload. I've been there too! I hope you'll give me the opportunity to share what I learned along the way and make YOUR job a little bit easier.

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