Resources, training materials and information about using strengths-based practice.
Strengths-based practice starts with understanding ‘what matters’ to people and the things they want to achieve (called ‘personal outcomes’ or ‘goals’).
It improves their well-being and helps us to work out if people need support to do those things.
Here are some resources to help you agree outcomes with the people you care for or support and work out what they need to meet these outcomes.
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Resources
Having ‘what matters’ conversations
Case recording
Supervision and reflective practice tools
Case studies and personal stories
E-learning and training videos
Children’s protection services
Balancing risks, rights and responsibilities
Strengths-based practice tools for domiciliary care
Strengths-based practice tools for information, advice and assistance (IAA) services
Assessing carers’ support needs
Training and events
Training
For training on strengths-based practice, speak to your training and development lead.
Workshops and events
We sometimes run workshops and events about strengths-based practice. Keep an eye on our events page for the latest upcoming events.
Get involved
Strengths-based practice community
We have a digital community for people using strengths-based practice as part of their role. You can use it to connect with other practitioners and share best practice.
To join the community, email strengths@socialcare.wales
All-Wales national mentors' group
We bring together people who champion strengths-based practice in their organisations as part of an all-Wales mentors’ group.
The group meets four times a year and helps those in similar roles to connect, reflect and share practice and challenges.
The meetings are usually online and last two hours. They’re interactive and focus on the things that matter to mentors.
To find out more about the network, email strengths@socialcare.wales
Talk to us about strengths-based practice
We’d like to hear about the things you’re doing to support strengths-based practice. To get in touch, email strengths@socialcare.wales
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First published: 28 January 2020
Last updated: 11 February 2025
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