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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 ]
Michael Dennis Saleebey (August 29, 1936 – July 16, 2014) [1] was an American academic credited with codifying and promoting the social work practice of strength-based practice during his time at the University of Kansas. He was Emeritus Professor of Social Welfare there at the School of Social Welfare.
Now, Discover Your Strengths Donald O. Clifton (February 5, 1924 – September 14, 2003) was an American psychologist , educator, author, researcher, and entrepreneur. He founded Selection Research, Inc., which later acquired Gallup Inc. , where he became chairman, and developed CliftonStrengths , Gallup's online psychological assessment.
Bertha Capen Reynolds (December 11, 1885 – October 29, 1978) [1] was an American social worker who was influential in the creation of strength-based practice, radical social work and critical social work, among others.
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. [20]
Mary believed social welfare was a civic responsibility and many of her theories on social work were adopted for use in Asia, South America and Europe. [ 1 ] Some of the most notable contributions Mary Richmond gave was that she fought to obtain legislation for deserted wives and founded the Pennsylvania Child Labor Committee, the Public ...
Critical social work is the application to social work of a critical theory perspective. Critical social work seeks to address social injustices, as opposed to focusing on individualized issues. Critical theories explain social problems as arising from various forms of oppression and injustice in globalized capitalist societies and forms of ...
Because poverty was the main focus of early social work, it was intricately linked with the idea of charity work. [11] (Today, it is common for social workers to find themselves dealing with consequences arising from other social problems such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and discrimination based on age or on physical or mental disability.)