The Strengths Approach


St Luke’s is committed to strengths based and solution focused approaches in our work with clients, communities and colleagues. This approach orients us to focus first on listening and identifying the person’s strengths and resources, to understand clearly their goals and aspirations for the future and to then support the in addressing any barriers or blockages. We believe this approach gives better outcomes than those that prioritise and identify problems and deficits. 

Strengths based, solution focused approaches enhance the capacities of individuals, groups, families, neighbourhoods and communities to deal with their own challenges. Empowerment results from being treated with respect and having strengths acknowledged and enhanced.