Hi,
solution focused is a theoretical approach that enables children to see a way through the problems that they have in their lives and build skills to understand those that they may encounter in the future. It helps to show that whilst conflicts and barriers do, & will always in some form exist, they do not, and need not be all consuming, nor prevent the child from achieving their hopes and ambitions.
Having a positive outlook on life will involve an idea of now & 'later'. How it's expected life will progress. Career choice, hobbies, interests, having a family of your own, relationships, where we live, types of furniture, foods to enjoy, younger children focus on obtaining the resources for play, choices to explore self & others and the attention that supports thier well-being, self esteem, confidence and resillience.
If a barrier presents itself to jeopardise this projection it can appear to be an outcome that's impossible to achieve..
The approach puts the voice of the child or young person at the centre of solution sourcing, as
CAF supports the identification of needs.
By enabling choice and providing guidance if, or where necessary for a positive choice to be identified, one that works towards achieving the need, goal or want of the moment. It's will support ways to overcome or work through feelings of sadness, conflict, upset, change, disappointment;
A toy that another has, a fourth biscuit that is unhealthy, crossing a busy road to retrieve a dropped ball, understanding and coming to terms with the loss of a loved one - animal or human through death or moving away / distance, being let down by a trusted someone - a friend, a parent, a professional, having a tooth ache, feeling unwell, recognising rights, and have the means to communicate needs.
This google book preview is a good introduction -
working with children & teenagers using solution focused approaches and
on amazon
Factors and issues to consider;
• Attachment
• Relationships
• Emotional security
• Health
• Self esteem
• Diet
• Exercise
• Rest and sleep
• Prompt medical/dental attention when needed
• Preventive health programmes
Supporting children and young people to help identify with their own self image and identity may include:
• How the positive role models are seen & how they're portrayed
• The cultural/ethnic networks available
• Life story work, all about me - my likes, my dislikes, let's explore
Solution focussed techniques from handsonscotland and this page of Scotland.gov.uk involves many aspects that the solution focused approach promotes -
values and principles the wheel & chart links are good.
It's also an approach highlighted both positively & negatively through the case of Baby P -
BBC Panorama
Unit 070 CU1539 promote the well being and resilience of children and young people - The national occupational standard
308 children's care learning & development and also ccld
307 Promote the health and physical development of children both have information that may help.
3.2 explain how a solution focused approach will encourage children and young people to have a positive outlook on their lives?
HSC NOS Units 34 and 313
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