Introducing SF; Learning Lessons from the Field

Marva-a-Furlongue-Laver

Abstract

This paper explores the journey of our team of social services personnel as we shifted from problem-focused-deficit-oriented to SF strength-based work. This change in paradigm was difficult for a few workers and threats of abandonment were heard amongst them. This paper presents some lessons learnt on what is important when a new method such as SF is intro- duced in a child welfare organisation from the perspective of a team member.

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