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Strength-based practice is a social work practice theory that emphasizes people's self-determination and strengths. It is a philosophy and a way of viewing clients (originally psychological patients, but in an extended sense also employees, colleagues or other persons) as resourceful and resilient in the face of adversity. [ 1 ]
Empowerment according to this logic requires reframing a survivor's view of self and the world. [18] [19] In practice, empowerment and building a secure base require mutually supportive relationships between survivors and service providers, identifying a survivor's existing strengths, and an awareness of the survivor's trauma and cultural context.
SFBT is strengths-based [9] [18] and supports clients' self-determination. [12] Using the client's language, SFBT uses the client's perspective [ 12 ] and fosters cooperation. [ 19 ] The focus on the strengths and resources of clients is a factor in why some social workers choose SFBT.
Empowerment is a key concept in the discourse on promoting civic engagement. Empowerment as a concept, which is characterized by a move away from a deficit-oriented towards a more strength-oriented perception, can increasingly be found in management concepts, as well as in the areas of continuing education and self-help. [citation needed]
Positive psychology is the scientific study of conditions and processes that contribute to positive psychological states (e.g., contentment, joy), well-being, positive relationships, and positive institutions.
Feminist theory argues that certain traumas are produced and maintained by institutionalized discrimination and social hierarchies [1] Root (1992) coined the term "insidious traumatization," to describe the distress that builds when one is the member of a marginalized group and subjected to constant threat of discrimination. [9]
Feminist therapy is a set of related therapies arising from what proponents see as a disparity between the origin of most psychological theories and the majority of people seeking counseling being female. It focuses on societal, cultural, and political causes and solutions to issues faced in the counseling process. It openly encourages the ...
Of the 24 strengths, most can be assessed using self-report questionnaires, behavioral observation, peer-report methods, and clinical interviews. Three strengths, however, have yet to be reliably assessed: humility, modesty, and bravery. [1]