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Tag Archives: Strengths perspective
It’s better to light one candle
It’s better to light one candle than curse the darkness is like a guiding principle for much of my work and life. At times I do rant and rave about what is wrong with the world, but most of the … Continue reading
Social change and strengths-based approaches
In 2009, after both my daughters had started school, I was ready to become involved in social change groups again. A few years earlier I had become immersed in strengths-based approaches to working with communities and wanted to explore this … Continue reading
Some good articles/links – strengths-based practice
My most popular post, is on strengths-based practice and the strengths perspective so this weeks collections of readings are about strengths-based approaches to working with individuals and families. Strengths-based practices: The evidence. A discussion paper by Natalie Scerra from UnitingCare … Continue reading
Saturday quote
A recent quote from one of my students. If you liked this post please follow my blog (top right-hand corner of the blog), and you might like to look at: Past Saturday Quotes A story of two communities What is … Continue reading
Creating positive images of Aboriginal fathers
We are surrounded by negative images of Aboriginal men and fathers. In the mainstream media, and even academic literature, they are mostly portrayed in a negative context: the focus is on crime, domestic violence, alcohol and other drugs, unemployment, and … Continue reading
Angela Blanchard – Building on the strengths of communities
In this TEDx talk, Angela Blanchard (Neighborhood Centers Inc) discusses a strengths-based approach to working with communities. It is an example of what asset-based community-driven development (ABCD) looks like in practice. ABCD is built on four foundations: It focuses on … Continue reading
Strengths-based approaches = HOPE
Strengths-based approaches are about HOPE: Helping Other Possibilities Emerge When we focus on the half-empty glass, we discover what is broken, missing or inadequate.These tell us what we can’t do and can lead us to relying on professional, external support. … Continue reading
Looking for problems!
A few years ago, Jasmine came home with a survey for us to fill out as part of a university research project being conducted through the school. I didn’t know at the time, but the survey was the Child Behavior … Continue reading
What is Appreciative Inquiry?
Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based approach to creating change. Although it is often discussed in the context organisational change, Appreciative Inquiry can be applied in a range of contexts. The following is a great overview by Jackie Kelm from Appreciative … Continue reading
Setting the context for a world cafe
Over the next couple of days I’m facilitating some conversations at my daughter’s school which are essentially part of a visioning process. As with any school there are some parents who will attend with specific concerns. I want to ensure … Continue reading
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