EPMC: understanding the person
Body awareness, daily rhythms and recovery.
Attention, emotion and awareness of experience.
Values, meaning and willingness to act.
Relationships, boundaries and available support.
How the four perspectives connect
The four perspectives interact. Fatigue may affect attention and motivation; support from others may make action more manageable. A session does not need to cover all four equally. Begin with what the person describes, check your understanding and choose a relevant entry point together.
From understanding to practice
- 01
Observe
Listen to the situation, feelings and resources.
- 02
Clarify
Explore connections without applying a fixed label.
- 03
Design
Agree a purpose and choose suitable methods.
- 04
Review
Use feedback to adjust the next step.
Application and reflection
| Step | Example question | Working record |
|---|---|---|
| Listen | What has daily life been like recently? | Use the participant’s own words. |
| Agree a focus | Which part would you most like to attend to today? | One agreed purpose, without imposing a label. |
| Review | What felt useful, and what would you change? | Feedback and an agreed next step. |
The four dimensions are prompts for attention, not a scorecard. Distinguish what the participant said, what was observed and what remains a tentative interpretation. Check interpretations with the person rather than treating them as facts.
Connect to learning
The framework guides learning and reflection. Certification is based on demonstrated curriculum outcomes and the published assessment requirements.
Framework overview Practitioner education Assessment requirements