The Importance of Adopting a ‘Strength Based’ Approach
So having followed this month’s blogs, you should now have a clear understanding as to the meaning of a ‘strength-based’ approach and how to adopt it in the workplace.
Now I want to consider the importance of adopting a ‘strength-based’ approach.
In the strengths-based approach, deficiencies aren’t ignored, nor are individuals asked to ignore their problems and pains.
Instead, the emphasis is that outcomes are based on a positive outlook and goals.
I believe this is important for the following reasons:
Individuals are seen as unique, where talents and resources are included as strengths;
Intervention focuses on possibilities rather than deficits;
Instead of goals being based on some random classification, strength-based goals are dependent on the individual’s desired outcomes;
The individual is the expert;
Alternatives and various options are explored rather than having a black/white approach to things;
The relationship is seen as a collaboration instead of as an intervention;
Instead of asking what the problem is, the individual is asked what situation they are in.
Look out for the last blog in this series – The Benefits of Adopting a Strength-Based Approach.
If you need further information about this approach, or any other resilience topic, please contact russell@theresiliencecoach.co.uk.