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What is the focus of the Strength-Based Perspective?
The focus of the Strength-Based Perspective is on an individual's self-determination and strength.
What is empowerment?
Empowerment is a process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals, families, and communities can take action to improve their situations.
According to Rapp, Saleebey, and Sullivan (2008), what are the six standards for determining a strengths-based approach?
The six standards for determining a strengths-based approach are goal orientation, strengths assessment, resources from the environment, linking resources, collaboration, and empowerment.
What is the role of the individual in the Strength-Based Perspective?
The individual is seen as the actor or agent of change in the Strength-Based Perspective.
What does the Strength-Based Perspective emphasize about individuals in adverse conditions?
The Strength-Based Perspective emphasizes that individuals in adverse conditions are resourceful and resilient.
What is the primary goal in a strengths-based approach?
The primary goal in a strengths-based approach is for the person to set goals.
What is the first step in solution-focused therapy?
Clients determining goals
What is the first step in Strengths-Based case management?
Individuals determining their strengths using an assessment
What helps individuals evolve and move along their journey?
Uniqueness
What does Solution Focused Therapy (SFI) focus on?
What solutions can help them rather than on the problems that need solutions
What should practitioners be careful with?
Words and language
What is the role of the person or client, according to the text?
Storyteller of their own story
What does Strength-Based Case Management strive to focus on?
Individual's strengths
What is promoted by Strength-Based Case Management?
Utilization of informal support networks
What is essential for practitioners to accept?
Change
What is the focus of the Relationship in Hope Inducing, according to the text?
Finding strengths and linking to connections
What does the Strength-Based Perspective focus on?
Building clients on their strengths
What is the primary goal in a strengths-based approach?
Setting goals
What is promoted by Strength-Based Case Management?
Building clients on their strengths
What is essential for practitioners to accept?
The person as the actor or agent of change
What are the six standards for determining a strengths-based approach, according to Rapp, Saleebey, and Sullivan (2008)?
Goal orientation, strengths assessment, and connecting resources in the person's environment
In Strength-Based case management, what is the first step for individuals?
Determine goals using an assessment
What does the Relationship in Hope Inducing focus on?
Finding strengths and linking to connections
What does the Strength-Based Perspective emphasize about individuals in adverse conditions?
Their potential and capabilities
What is essential for practitioners to accept in the Strength-Based Perspective?
The ever-evolving nature of life
What is the primary goal in Strength-Based case management?
To focus on individual's strengths
What does Solution Focused Therapy (SFI) primarily focus on?
Finding solutions to problems
What receives attention or focus according to the text?
'Strengths' of the client
What is the role of the person or client, according to the text?
To create their own reality
What is Strengths-Based Case Management striving to focus on?
Individual's strengths
What helps individuals evolve and move along their journey?
Their uniqueness, potential, and capabilities
Study Notes
Strength-Based Perspective
- Focuses on the individual's strengths, capabilities, and resources rather than their deficits or problems.
Empowerment
- The process of enabling individuals to take control of their lives and make decisions.
Standards for Determining a Strengths-Based Approach
- According to Rapp, Saleebey, and Sullivan (2008), the six standards are:
- Focusing on individual and environmental strengths
- Promoting participation and self-determination
- Facilitating collaboration and partnership
- Emphasizing the individual's strengths and capabilities
- Fostering hope and empowerment
- Nurturing a supportive environment
Role of the Individual
- The individual is seen as a partner and an expert in their own life, taking an active role in the helping process.
Individuals in Adverse Conditions
- Emphasizes that even in adverse conditions, individuals have the capacity to adapt, cope, and survive.
Primary Goal
- The primary goal is to empower individuals and help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
Solution-Focused Therapy
- Focuses on identifying and building on the individual's strengths and resources to solve problems.
First Step in Solution-Focused Therapy
- Identifying the individual's goals and aspirations.
Strengths-Based Case Management
- First step is to identify the individual's strengths and capabilities.
Evolving and Moving Along the Journey
- Individuals evolve and move along their journey by focusing on their strengths and capabilities.
Relationship in Hope Inducing
- Focuses on fostering a supportive and hopeful relationship between the practitioner and the individual.
Essential for Practitioners
- Practitioners must accept and believe in the individual's strengths and capabilities.
Focus of Strength-Based Case Management
- Focuses on promoting individual empowerment and self-determination.
Promoting Strength-Based Case Management
- Promotes independence, autonomy, and self-advocacy.
Primary Goal in Strength-Based Case Management
- The primary goal is to empower individuals to take control of their lives and make decisions.
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