can anybody help me please

[sonyamurf123]

i am on a question and really cant answer it from my own back. the question is "Explain how a solution focused approach will encourage children to have a posotive outlook on their lives"
please can anybody help. than you

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, knowing solutions do exist and that there are ways to find them has the ability to reassure everyone take a little time to see what a solution focused approach is all about.

From hands on Scotland - solution focussed education, the videos are very good - about solution focus

and then maybe look to see how as a practitioner you could support this type of approach in your professional practice .. maybe ask yourself if you had a problem or were in general conversation about an issue, what approach would you prefer from someone you had turned to?

Why would you choose that person or place/organisation in particular?

-- is it that you know they are open to listening
-- that you are comfortable discussing events with them
-- you are confident they'll hear and value what you say
-- are sure of their intentions in wanting to help people.
-- will they understand the concerns, not judge your reasoning
-- be able to explain what they can do to help, and also how they can help you to support yourself.
-- do they work in an environment you know supports them wanting to help you.
-- know how to examine the information you provide and help you to identify a solution.

What if you were an organisation that had identified a problem that an individual had yet to approach you about?

-- is that invidual's well-being in jeopardy - are they at risk
-- is that individual jeopardising the well-being of others - causing risk
-- are targets not being met - attendance, deadlines, academic accomplishments.

When people discuss and focus on what is working well it can be easier to identify solutions, set goals however small, increase confidence, reassurance and self esteem, which makes moving forward less daunting, more productive and begins to secure the outcomes that best fit and are chosen by the individual - enabling a more positive outlook on life.

Find out about children's worlds - their interests, likes, family
Find out about their preferred future - use picture books & language in day to day practice to explore how children see their world now and how they would want it to develop.
Point out accomplishments and share the celebrations children experience and notice for themselves.

Familiarise yourself with scale questions, goal setting, praise and the individuality of children's strengths.

Roots of the solution focussed approach are in psychology & therapy - work by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg solution focussed brief therapy.

From a practitioner/service provider perspective, knowing how to examine where provision, resources, schedules, timetables or routines have caused conflict, directly or indirectly in children's/colleague's lives can help to greatly improve what the setting offers and secure much improved outcomes for everyone there.

Hth xx