Ask: How can we use this language in our conversation with Jessica Santiago? Activity #4: title Purpose: PG:X Materials: None Trainer Instructions: Divide the strength language from PPT among the participants and ask them to create a statement or question that they can ask or say to Jessica that is strength based. After 3 minutes share with class. Say: When we first began to identify strengths I asked you to write the strengths that you recognize either in your present family or family of origin. Ask: What did your families do to help create the strengths they have Ask: What strengths can you identify that would keep you from neglecting or abusing your own children or others close to you? Activity STOP Display slide 15.1.13: Strengths, Protective Factors and Protective Capacity (PG:X) Reflect on information on family protective factors, family dynamics and caregiver protective capacities. Say: Many of the families we work with were not raised with the strengths that you have. Point to the Andersen case as a positive example of the power of Jim’s and Marc’s brotherhood bond, and the positives of their family system that helped Marc overcome the challenges he experienced. Say: by identifying family protective factors and strengths during family assessment, we can build on these to make families stronger and more protective. Here are some examples of strengths to on: Parents’ ability to see safety as a concern. Parents’ willingness to identify how to establish and maintain safety. Previous efforts to keep child safe, even if ineffective or sporadic, provide a basis for growth.
Ask: How can we use this language in our conversation with Jessica Santiago? Activity #4: title Purpose: PG:X Materials: None Trainer Instructions: Divide the strength language from PPT among the participants and ask them to create a statement or question that they can ask or say to Jessica that is strength based. After 3 minutes share with class. Say: When we first began to identify strengths I asked you to write the strengths that you recognize either in your present family or family of origin. Ask: What did your families do to help create the strengths they have Ask: What strengths can you identify that would keep you from neglecting or abusing your own children or others close to you? Activity STOP Display slide 15.1.13: Strengths, Protective Factors and Protective Capacity (PG:X) Reflect on information on family protective factors, family dynamics and caregiver protective capacities. Say: Many of the families we work with were not raised with the strengths that you have. Point to the Andersen case as a positive example of the power of Jim’s and Marc’s brotherhood bond, and the positives of their family system that helped Marc overcome the challenges he experienced. Say: by identifying family protective factors and strengths during family assessment, we can build on these to make families stronger and more protective. Here are some examples of strengths to on: Parents’ ability to see safety as a concern. Parents’ willingness to identify how to establish and maintain safety. Previous efforts to keep child safe, even if ineffective or sporadic, provide a basis for growth.
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