The Life Domain Vision Tool is available to download for free at: https://www.lifecoursetools.com/lifecourse-library/foundational-tools/person-centered/
Download a full copy of the "Person-Centered Planning Foundational Handbook for Support Coordinators"
https://dspd.utah.gov/resources/person-centered-planning/#handbook
Forming a vision and beginning to plan for the future in each of the life domains helps plot a trajectory for a full, inclusive, quality life in the community. Charting the Life Course includes Vision tools for both the person and their family. The Utah System for Tracking Eligibility, Planning and Services (USTEPS) application includes the Life Domains and Stages for the person as a base component of PCP. There is also a “Family” version of the tool. The Life Domain Vision Tools help persons of all ages and/or their families start to think about a more specific vision for life as an adult. This tool also helps persons and families narrow down what life domain(s) they are focusing on by rating what is most important to them at this point in time. Additionally, comparing the vision of the person with the vision of family members can provide insight for moving in a shared direction or identifying areas of conflict that may need resolution. This tool covers the six life domains of Daily Life & Employment, Community Living, Social & Spirituality, Healthy Living, Safety & Security, Advocacy & Engagement.
The first step to using the tool is to discuss each domain with the person and define what it means to them if necessary, taking into account their cultural context. You may need to provide examples to help the person understand what each domain entails and start thinking about their vision for a future. Then, use the questions listed in the tool and some of your own to further drive the conversation of what each domain will look like at some future point. You may find the Quick Guides in the Life Experience Series useful during this step as each four-page guide contains a few questions from each of the life domains for that specific life stage: https://www.lifecoursetools.com/lifecourse-library/exploring-the-life-stages/
The next step is to discuss what the current situation is for each domain. Is the person working on finding housing or do they already have a set living situation? Are they employed or want to start taking steps towards employment? Do they already exercise or want to start?
Finally, the person will rank each of these domains in a different priority. Many of these can be labeled as the first priority. For instance, the person may want to start exercising as soon as possible as well as begin looking for a job. What are things we can begin to implement right away versus things that may take awhile? For example, the person can start the process of looking for jobs right away, but they may not start actual employment for another two months.
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Video tutorial on how to use the Life Domain Vision Tool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR6Gq5JeRCg&feature=emb_title |
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When to use?
You may find it helpful to use the Life Domain Vision Tool during the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meeting to aid in the creation and development of the person’s present and future goals. Additionally, this tool can assist persons who do not know what they want for their vision of a good life by breaking it down into more concrete chunks that feel less overwhelming. The Life Domain Vision Tool can also help with identifying specific goals and action steps related to the big picture vision of a good life . |
Note: Copy/pasting text can be done with this tool
Enter information about each category in the tool
Click the "Save Draft" button to save the data and keep working on the tool
Click the "Add Notes" button to write a note/description about the tool
Click on the "Save & Complete" button to finalize the tool
