Strength-based Approach

The strength-based approach uses an asset-based language. Empowered caregivers are experts on their family and paretners in their child’s healthy development. Family strengths buffer against adversity, build resilience, and improve lifelong health. They should be discussed and commended at every visit. Strengths include positive relationships and routines that foster healthy sleeping, eating, physical, development, mental health, and cultural pride. 

See Identifying Risks, Strengths, and Protective Factors for Children and Families: A Resource for Clinicians Conducting Developmental Surveillance and AAP and CSSP Promoting Children’s Health and Resiliency: A Strenghtening Families Approach.