Trying the Theories

Quickly now, what do you know about the terms person-centered care? Probably very little, right, at least compared with what you ought rather to know. Usually when approaching government or the theories of care, there is a prevailing notion going around out there that what I have is right. It's either my way or the highway or quite possibly no way at all. That's just how it is and there's no doing about it. I don't care if you like it or not at this point because I sure haven't asked for your opinion. If I do though, it's more likely just to say that I have it. Turns out you've probably seen this day in and day out a lot more so than me though perhaps you don't recognize it at first. That's what's termed implicit bias and it's my opinion that you're sick and tired of it. What did I do right there? That's another bias isn't it. A bias is a pet belief of mine and I'm sticking on to it. Why shouldn't I after all when it benefits me. Again, I don't even know if it benefits you or not. Sure, you could tell me of course. It'll take your time to do so and probably make you feel more like a fool. I probably don't care that you do though. After all, my bias works to my benefit, allowing me to get around more social situations or whatever I get out of it. Chances are there's a lot more that are feeling this way than just whatever thing just came up. To illustrate this enough, I'll need a much more thorough example.

Alright, we've gotten ourselves a few more characters inside of this drama. Turns out you didn't agree with my bias so I've recruited some help. My idea was pretty popular I'd say aside from being the horse I rode in on. It's much more than just those few you talked to that weren't as affected. Perhaps some of them were, but that's not the whole point of the matter. Besides, that's just the way it's been done for many a year for generations even and the ones before that. Tell me why I ought now to be seeking anyone's second opinion. Let's pause for a moment and consider, you might be calling me rude. It's beyond rude in fact but rather a much more personal sort of attack. Besides, it depends on how many I've gotten to agree with my former opinion. Some are attracted to people and personalities, that much for sure. Still others like and agree with the hot button topic agenda. More than likely it resonates with people, which is why we picked it at first. It's much harder to stand against something so well connected as this. Then lastly let's consider the root cause of the issue. To some the root cause is the heart of the issue. Its why things are the way they are year after year. It's why humanities still stuck in the same old cyclic type of behavior. You can think of it more like the source. I'm still stuck on my same old biased opinion so I'll stay there awhile. It's what I believe after all, if not a reflection of who I truly am deep down inside. Ouch, it kind of hurts to say that but it's more than probably true. Most people don't go around picking up all sorts of hurtful opinions were it not for the fact that it benefits them.

I know we've discussed it before, so we'll probably need to see what these benefits are before we move on anymore. There's a whole range of possible settings. Think of these as where we'll be getting our benefits from. I mean such things rather ought to come from the Lord but since we've gotten our own pet personal philosophy with us at times, I don't there's much room for all that. I mean, I could pick an issue, just any issue, and talk our way on from right there. Among so many though, it's hard to tell where all to begin. Remember I said tradition right from the start. I've only just been the one to walk into it now. Really though, who would dare to go against the ways of the ancients. They had a perfectly good reason for doing it then, shame that times should change so they're not even recognizable now to this day. I mean, we had a good many people supporting like issues before. Now though that the ancestral ways have just entered the chat, I fear that we've gotten the whole lot of the rest of the folk. Note that to go against the ancestors means you'll have to have a pretty powerful reason for changing the word. Just think of it now, that's your new bias. It's hidden pretty far deep down inside, most likely scared to come out for any nor yet to be shown to the world. Perhaps you might've heard words like implicit or unconscious bandied about. Funny thing is though much like an opinion they're there for the taking, that's one thing for sure. So no, there's not really very much unconscious in that. Then there's the bias of communities and also of herds. Perhaps you'd bristle first at thinking of that as your circle of care. Oh but I've got a circle myself, one from which ivery much benefit. Think of it sort of like this. Perhaps you might know who in the community would be considered dependent on you. For some it's only their family. That's a closed circle of care one that is bent on keeping the others without. Then too there's those around whom you run. They'd be your community of course. Except that they're not your community really. They're just a bunch of people you happen to know either from work or the job or a few well-positioned localized hobbies and you guessed it. They also benefit you. What's some of the things you're earning besides just a paycheck and somewhat respect. I can think of some others besides just a few. Back then to our own original opinion which differed in case you'd forget. My circle of care would only include those supporting my similar position. If you think it's a power-trip of sorts, perhaps you'd be partially right. Anything that results in unequal disparities or differences within the larger community usually is though it's not been recognized as such just yet. This goes back then to the unconscious part of the first. I mean, you'd have to be knocked our or quite possibly sleeping to not understand how these things work but of course. I don't understand how you went from home to work and whatever else you wanted and then back again without ever pausing to think. The others you passed who weren't in your route, they're also a part of the community too are they not just not ones you'd rather deal with just yet. Come to think of it, we're not that much different – you and me. We both get benefits and have similar perspectives for keeping the larger communities of care safely out. You know, they're the ones you'd rather not deal with because caring for them has gotten too messy. It doesn't fit in with your ideal outlook or something like that. Really, that's my same reasons for just dismissing you and your perspective on doing this person-centered thing differently I'm sure. Only thing is I'm just more aware of that fact. I think they call it self-conscious or something like that. Still though we should probably care the since others are on the way there. They're not say divided on this particular issue though it probably affects them in more ways than one. They're the fatherless, the orphan, the widow, the sick, and those that are just struggling or needing some help. These can take the form of the hungry or the seeking of shelter for sure. Sometimes these have jobs or housing or families to keep and aren't doing as well as they otherwise might. You could say they're in need of more than just you. I'm quite sure I couldn't help them either which is why we're over here focused on another sort of an issue. Most people have forgotten these unless they've just gotten too many. Then all at once, it's affecting more the the few and you likely have a certain social issue to care. Again though, in these cases it's all for effects. Let's go testing your knowledge and your implicit bias just yet. I'd really like to continue to chat about this one certain type of an issue but we'll have more to discuss after you've been forming yours first. You'll see the categories of bias listed as domains from the top.

Nursing

What is care?

When should care really be given?

Is it a shame when a leader can no longer care for them self?

Education

Who or what are we educating now at the moment?

What do you believe are some good topics to learn?

What is your ideal version of someone who happens to teach?

Leadership

What qualities does the ideal leader happen to be?

How involved in politics should these sort of people actually get?

What happens when a leader is just fine being themselves in your view?

Disciplines

What do you think constitutes discipline?

Is it more than just punishment?

What are some other things you feel would be better to study?

Role Development

Are there other roles that would be sort of cross-over skills?

What sorts of practices can you apply?

Is there anyone in your corner worth having a look?

Practice Improvement

What can you do to become somewhat better?

Do you feel the same in your role?

Is there anything that functions more efficient for you?

Diverse Settings

What other sorts of settings can you apply?

Is there anywhere else that needs some more care?

If so what can you do?

Your answers to these will determine your values. Values are those things that you hold deep down inside. Sometimes confused with your bias but these aren't the same types of things. Bias, if you remember, is something that governs and regulates all our behavior. The values though have become somewhat of an ideal for what you'd actually do. Then there's all sorts of different ways to explain them but of course. Theories, or the viewpoints of others, are just a way out of the mess. Pretty sad that we needed someone's expert opinion to tell us these things but that's just where we've been at so far. What's right from wrong, sure, but there's not to be done for it except having a think. Perhaps now we won't go on thinking the same old hurtful sorts of opinions.