This site is based on a major research paper that was produced for the Master of Planning program at Ryerson University. It provides analysis on the role of care in planning theory before diving into the emerging orientation of therapeutic planning.
Therapeutic planning empowers practitioners to see their role as transformative and potentially healing for the communities they serve.
By exploring this site planners will have a better understanding of why they should embrace therapeutic planning and how they can make that happen. By embracing the recommendations and techniques outlined in this inquiry planners can empower themselves to overcome the challenges of the planner-public relationship. Overall, this site aims to help planners see themselves as community caregivers and their profession as alligned with the health and wellness goals of other caring professions.
Therapeutic planning empowers practitioners to see their role as transformative and potentially healing for the communities they serve.
By exploring this site planners will have a better understanding of why they should embrace therapeutic planning and how they can make that happen. By embracing the recommendations and techniques outlined in this inquiry planners can empower themselves to overcome the challenges of the planner-public relationship. Overall, this site aims to help planners see themselves as community caregivers and their profession as alligned with the health and wellness goals of other caring professions.