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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 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]
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.
Positive psychology is a field of psychological theory and research of optimal human functioning of people, groups, and institutions. [1] [2] It studies "positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions... it aims to improve quality of life."
The primary theories guiding empowerment evaluation are process use and theories of use and action. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] [ 17 ] Process use represents much of the rationale or logic underlying EE in practice, because it cultivates ownership by placing the approach in community and staff members’ hands.
This cultural sensitivity reflects the influence of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory. The influence of ecological systems theory is also seen on the emphasis many youth development programs place on the interrelationship of different social contexts through which the individual moves (e.g. family, peers, school, work, and leisure).
Meet the trainer: Claudette Sariya, CPT, is a personal trainer and fitness educator based in New York City as well as a part of the Women's Health/Men's Health Strength in Diversity program's ...
The capability approach (also referred to as the capabilities approach) is a normative approach to human welfare that concentrates on the actual capability of persons to achieve lives they value rather than solely having a right or freedom to do so. [1]