P A T H
Planning Alternative Tomorrow's With Hope

Developed by John O'Brien, Jack Pearpoint, and Marsha Forest

PATH is a systematic creative planning tool that begins by creating a vision, then specifies actions to get moving on the Journey to desirable future. PATH is a powerful tool. It makes the implicit - explicit. It takes out the "whining" and asks bluntly if people are willing to do the hard work to invent their future. PATH plans backwards. It begins by creating a Future Dream (North Star), then focuses on creating a real positive and possible future. PATH is a tool - adaptable to individual, family or organization situations (large and small). PATH relies on the creative tension set up by exploring the future and contrasting it with the present (Now). PATH produces a step-by-step grounded action plan which locks in individual commitments and enrolls other important actors. The Final Step is the "First Step" which begins immediately. If Pathfinders are truly committed to moving towards THEIR dream (North Star), an enthusiastic action plan emerges which begins now. PATH is not for the faint of heart as it truly asks "do you want to make change happen?" PATH is not easy. PATH is powerful, challenging and real. It is an action oriented, colorful, co-facilitated plan of action.

For more information on PATH:

BOOKS:
The PATH Workbook (Inclusion Press)
All My Life's a Circle (Inclusion Press)

VIDEOS:
The PATH Training Video (Joe's Path) (Inclusion Press)
The PATH Demonstration Video - A School Team Planning (Inclusion Press)

For information about training events and materials:

Inclusion Press International
24 Thome Crescent
Toronto, ONT M6H 2S5 - Canada
PH: 416-658-5363
FAX: 416-658-5067
E-mail: 74640.1124@compuserve.com

Website: http://www.inclusion.com


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