Applying a strengths-based practice approach in working with people with developmental disabilities and their families

Journal/Book: Fam Soc J Contemp Hum Serv. 1999; 80: 11700 West Lake Park Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53224, USA. Family Service Amer. 25-33.

Abstract: This article integrates key concepts of a strengthsnbased practice approach and social work practice with people with mental retardation and their families. Principles of a strengths approach are discussed with its Impact on the engagement process, nature of the worker-client relationship, assessment, process of change, and disengagement process in working with people with mental retardation and their families. Examples of a creative application of the model are discussed. Obstacles to incorporating this practice approach into agency-based practice are addressed.

Note: Article Russo RJ, 201 W 70th St, Apt 2-C, New York,NY 10023 USA

Keyword(s): ASSESSING CLIENT STRENGTHS; SOCIAL-WORK; CASE-MANAGEMENT; PERSPECTIVE; CHILDREN; ISSUES; WOMEN

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