Using a Strengths-Based Approach with Children and Youth for Paraprofessionals
Far too often, people focus on a person's problems or deficits. The Strengths-Based perspective is a way of thinking about clients and families from the viewpoint that all people have strengths. These strengths help them to be productive and have good mental health. The main goal of this course is to teach you the basics of the strengths-based approach. You will gain an understanding of the core concepts, as well as how to apply this approach with children and youth.
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Course Code: REL-BHC-0-USBACYP
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the key principles and assumptions of the strength-based perspective.
Identify at least three ways you can use a strength-based approach with children and youth.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What Does it Mean to Be Strengths-Based?
What Is a Strengths-Based Approach?
Resiliency
Building Resiliency
Signature Strengths
Review
Summary
Section 3: How to Apply a Strengths-Based Approach
Strategies for Building Strengths
Understanding Developmental Levels
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.