STRENGTH BASED CONVERSATIONS – HELPING PEOPLE TO RECOGNISE THEIR STRENGTHS

‘Supportive Communities’ is a programme of work that supports people to live independently, with support from families and communities. It’s about:

• Understanding the needs and priorities of communities.
• Increasing access, use and confidence in voluntary community assets.
• Increasing awareness and use of independent living opportunities.

In this session we will cover:

• Define the Strength-Based Approach.
• Explain the principles of the Strength-Based Approach.
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of this approach.
• Explore tools and techniques that can be used in a Strengths-Based Approach including asset mapping.
• Examine the resources in your community that can support Strengths-Based working.
• Describe how you would embed a strengths-based approach within your organisation.

Training Certificates will be provided.