There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you its going to be a butterfly OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP General objective Explaining the strengthbased approach Providing the participants with tools ID: 132313
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STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.”Slide2
OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP
General objective:
Explaining the strength-based approach
Providing the participants with tools
Specific objectives:
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:Describe the philosophy, principles and components of the approachRecognise and identify a person’s strengthsDetermine if you would like to learn more about this approach
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WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Philosophy and principlesAreas of life and strengths
The strength-based assessment and the recovery plan
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STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
Developed by Charles Rapp and Rick Gosha from the University of Kansas
Used in more than 40 American states and in several countries
Enables people to
regain control over their lives by discovering their strengths and using them to achieve their goalsSlide5
THE PHILOSPHY OF THE APPROACH
People essentially want the same things, but do not have the same possibilities (resources, health, finances, etc.)
Despite differences and inequalities, most people can live a full and satisfying life in their community
The community plays a major role
in informing and raising awareness among the population, families and individuals
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THE PHILOSPHY OF THE APPROACH
Focusing on strengths rather than on weaknesses:
Focusing on strengths increases motivation, while emphasising on the difficulties results in a feeling of helplessness.
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THE 6 PRINCIPLES OF THE APPROACH
Any person can recover
and take control over their life
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Focus is placed on
the strengths rather than on weaknesses or difficulties3. The person is in control of the intervention. He or she is in charge of the direction of the services
4.
The therapeutic relationship is based on
trust and empowerment of the person
5.
The
favoured place of intervention is
the community
6.
The community is
an oasis of resources
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Why make an inventory of the strengths?
In order to assist the person and the worker in terms of being aware of:
The present competencies and those used in the pastThe
knowledge
accumulated through
life experiencesThe resources the person has and those that are availableIDENTIFYING THE STRENGTHSSTRENGTHS MODEL APPROACHSlide9
DISCOVERING THE STRENGTHS
When we want to discover a person’s strengths, it is important to take a broader look rather than only focusing on his or her personal characteristics
The identification of the strengths aims to identify 4 types of strengths
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DISCOVERING THE STRENGTHS
The personal qualities are the
traits that define us. For example:
Name other examples of personal qualities
Honest
SensitiveCurious
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DISCOVERING THE STRENGTHS
Our abilities and talents: here we are not referring to what the person is, but rather to what the person has in terms of
skills. For example:
Name other examples of skills
Talent for sports
Musical talentDevoted mother
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DISCOVERING THE PERSON’S STRENGTHS
3. The interests and aspirations: These are important elements that foster motivation to achieve an objective.
Name other examples of interests and aspirations
Learning to cook
Having a job
Hunting and fishingSTRENGTHS MODEL APPROACHSlide13
DISCOVERING THE PERSON’S STRENGTHS
4. The environmental strengths: These are the strengths that are external to the individuals but that can greatly assist them or her in achieving their goals:
Name other examples of environmental strengths
A supportive family
A job - schooling
A support groupSTRENGTHS MODEL APPROACHSlide14
IDENTIFYING THE STRENGTHS
6 essential components of strength identification
1
. Performing it in a context that makes sense for the person
2. Conducting it as an open discussion
(not as an interrogation)3. Following the person’s rhythm4. Continuous updating5. Using the person’s words6. Complete and specific
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IDENTIFYING THE STRENGTHS
Targets the person’s recovery
Focused on the positive aspects of their life Fosters the identification of the goals that are important to them
Leads to a commitment process
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STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENT
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
Once the strengths have been identified, we can proceed with the
strengths-based assessment
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STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENT
The strengths-based assessment does not replace the psychosocial assessment nor the conventional intervention tools
, which are importantThe strengths-based approach focuses on the assets, competencies, favourable conditions and potential of the people
We support individuals, families and the community by
focusing on what works well and the dreams they want to achieve
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STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENT
The strengths-based assessment is a tool, an approach that allows people to take control over their lives
, by discovering what they can do and the resources they can use to achieve their goalsSTRENGTHS MODEL APPROACHSlide19
8 INSEPARABLE AREAS OF LIFE
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STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENT
Each of the 8 areas of life will be explored:
Daily life:
What makes it so that they like or do not like where they live?
What makes it so that they feel at home (a balcony, pictures on the walls, having an aquarium...)?
What environmental resources are available? What life skills do they use? See the strengths-based assessment modelSTRENGTHS MODEL APPROACHSlide22
STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH
Daily living
FinancesWork/education
Social network
Recreation
Overall healthSexualitySpirituality8 inseparable areas of lifePersonal qualities
Abilities
Talents
Skills
Interests
Aspirations
Resources
Social network
Opportunities
Individual strengths
Environmental strengths
Desired results
Better quality of life
Personal accomplishments
Recovery of power and social integration
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STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENT
And the difficulties in all this?
They must not be deniedThey are addressed when they interfere with the achievement of one of the person’s goals
Solutions will be identified in order to overcome the challenges encountered
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RECOVERY PLAN
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RECOVERY PLAN
Once the priorities have been identified, the person will set the goals
they want to achieveIt is important to use the person’s words when writing the goals
The objectives of the plan
give meaning to each of our interventions
See recovery plan exampleSTRENGTHS MODEL APPROACHSlide26
ANY QUESTIONS?
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