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STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.”
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 approach
• Recognise and identify a person’s strengths
• Determine if you would like to learn more about this approach
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
1. Philosophy and principles
2. Areas of life and strengths
3. The strength-based assessment and the recovery plan
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
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 goals
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.
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
THE 6 PRINCIPLES OF THE APPROACH
1. Any person can recover and take control over their life
2. Focus is placed on the strengths rather than on weaknesses or difficulties
3. 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
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
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 past
• The knowledge accumulated through life experiences
• The resources the person has and those that are available
IDENTIFYING THE STRENGTHS
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
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
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
DISCOVERING THE STRENGTHS
1. The personal qualities are the traits that define us. For example:
Name other examples of personal qualities
Honest Sensitive Curious
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DISCOVERING THE STRENGTHS
2. 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 talent
Devoted mother
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
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 jobHunting
and fishing
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
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 group
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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 rhythm
4. Continuous updating
5. Using the person’s words
6. Complete and specific
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
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
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENT
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
Once the strengths have been identified, we can proceed with the strengths-based assessment
STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENT
• The strengths-based assessment does not replace the psychosocial assessment nor the conventional intervention tools, which are important
• The 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
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
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 goals
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
8 INSEPARABLE AREAS OF LIFE
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
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 model
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH
Daily livingFinances
Work/educationSocial network
RecreationOverall health
SexualitySpirituality
8 inseparable areas of life
Personal qualities
AbilitiesTalents
Skills
InterestsAspirations
Resources
Social network
Opportunities
Individual strengths
Environmental strengths
Desired results Better quality of life
Personal accomplishments Recovery of power and social integration
STRENGTHS MODEL APPROACH
STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENT
And the difficulties in all this?
• They must not be denied
• They 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 achieve
• It 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 example
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ANY QUESTIONS?
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