Strength Perspective theory places much of the responsibility on the client and encourages then to make decisions for themselves. On this basis, the theory also hold each individual responsible for their own recovery and progress. As cited by Cowger and Snively (2002), the social worker determines what the client wants, utilizes the client’s words, ensures the assessment and plan is a collaborative effort, avoids blaming, and assesses rather than diagnosis. As a result of working with clients who have been diagnosed their entire lives with disabilities, I will incorporate this theory by assisting them with identifying their strengths and concerns, and then participate with them and their families on creating a plan that can allow for them to be successful. This process will start during the initial intake and as a result of my clients having a range in regards to comprehension, each plan will be adapted to the individual’s needs, and revaluated regularly to ensure that strengths identified are being promoted within the
Strength Perspective theory places much of the responsibility on the client and encourages then to make decisions for themselves. On this basis, the theory also hold each individual responsible for their own recovery and progress. As cited by Cowger and Snively (2002), the social worker determines what the client wants, utilizes the client’s words, ensures the assessment and plan is a collaborative effort, avoids blaming, and assesses rather than diagnosis. As a result of working with clients who have been diagnosed their entire lives with disabilities, I will incorporate this theory by assisting them with identifying their strengths and concerns, and then participate with them and their families on creating a plan that can allow for them to be successful. This process will start during the initial intake and as a result of my clients having a range in regards to comprehension, each plan will be adapted to the individual’s needs, and revaluated regularly to ensure that strengths identified are being promoted within the