Strength-based approach

Who is suitable for strength-based approach?

Any young person or child, up to the age of 25, may benefit from a strength-based approach.

A strength-based approach may be ideal for those who: 

• Have low confidence in their own abilities
• Find it difficult to identify their strengths
• Struggle to use their strengths to their advantage
• Have difficulties academically 
• Has experienced bullying
• Find tasks difficult
• Have low levels of motivation

To find out how a strength-based approach could benefit you, or those around you, please contact us and find out more.

What benefits a strength-based approach include?

A strength-based approachhelps the individual way in many ways, including:

• Increased confidence in own abilities
• The promotion of the individual’s strengths 
• The use of strengths and supportive strategies to achieve goals
• Improvement in academic progress due to applied strengths
• Improved quality of life
• Improved self-motivation

Following a strength-based approach, we will give some recommendations for effectively supporting the individual. Our recommendations are aimed at helping the individual apply their strengths in daily life.

What happens prior to a strength-based approach?

Prior to a strength-based approach, an initial discussion will take place. Please see our process below.

What happens during a strength-based approach?

During a strength-based approach, a HSR Psychology professional will often work with the child or young person to identify the individual’s strengths in a range of areas. The individual will then be asked to think about what they want to improve e.g. academically, socially or emotionally. The individual will then be encouraged to think about how they can apply their strengths in order to best achieve their goals. The child or young person may be taught techniques for maximising their potential by applying their strengths in daily life. Then the individual will have the opportunity to implement these strength-based strategies and then reflect on the outcome. A strength-based approach can be used alongside other interventions. 

What happens after a strength-based approach?

After a strength-based approach, the individual will then be able to use their strengths to achieve their goals. We may also suggest carrying out a follow-up session. We can provide the outcome of a strength-based approach through either a feedback session or, if needed, a written report. You will be supported through the whole intervention process, hence why we always offer the option to provide follow-up support.

Do we include a report alongside a strength-based approach?

After an intervention, a report is always recommended. Such report includes the details of what happened during the strength-based approach, our impact, and recommendations we have for the future. We also offer a comprehensive report that highlights how the individual’s strengths can be used to maximise their potential. A report from a strength-based approach can be used for numerous reasons, including: personal use, school use, medical use, funding and support, support with an application, or evidence of input. A strength-based approach can be used for various reasons. If you do not need a written report, we can provide feedback verbally, along with a brief summary. Read more about our reports.