Discussion Problem: Deficits or Strengths
Many human services organizations claim they provide a strengths-based focus when delivering services to service users. The dilemma is that services are often accessed because of needs-service users must demonstrate, prove, or be qualified as needing services. The service user must testify to-or be forced to-acknowledge their deficits or struggles in order to receive help from agencies and professionals who have the privilege or mandate to provide services.
Resources:
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
To Prepare:
- Review the Learning Resources and Course Announcements.
- Consider how service users rely on their strengths even in times of need.
- Consider how services provided to service users can enhance strengths while also exacerbating weaknesses.
Post a response to the following:
1. What are the challenges HSPPs face when trying to implement a strengths-based approach?
2. What are the challenges service user's encounters with strengths-based approaches offered by service providers? Want Professional Help?
3. How do you intend to address these challenges as an HSPP?