How We Use the Muscle of Strengths-Based Therapy to Help You

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About Strengths-Based Therapy

Our trusted and tested therapy programs emphasize building on your strengths rather than overcoming your weaknesses.

 The well-known and applied “strengths-based” therapy program that we offer was developed from a social work solution which engages positivity and your determination.  Strengths-based work with us will help you avoid focusing on your past and negativity from previous failings that may be causing distress and a disposition toward drugs.

Benefit from the Following Strength-Based Principles and Techniques Offered at Enlightenment Recovery

Our main focus for you, as a client is your well-being. We work in a therapy partnership with you with a focus on your abilities — not what you might think are your inabilities.  We will work to “accentuate the positive and eliminate the negatives” by:

“The strengths-based approach is an approach to people that views situations realistically and looks for opportunities to complement and support existing strengths and capacities as opposed to focusing on and staying with the problem or concern. The problem and the person are separate; however, the problem is never minimized.”
Bernadette Glass, internationally-recognized pioneer of the Strengths Based Approach

Experts highlight key elements that can foster recovery when strengths-based practices are applied to those in need.

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Recognizing that everyone faces difficulties and challenges that deserve attention and support.

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Respectful and Honest Descriptions: Focus on building abilities rather than dwelling on past fixations.

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Recognize Success: Identify what works well in learning and development to replicate and enhance it.

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Avoid Negative Behaviors: Steer clear of avoiding the truth, one-sided thinking, and self-devaluation.

Let's Explore the Most Effective Therapy for You

 At Enlightenment Recovery of Santa Cruz, we believe in your potential for positive change. Our therapeutic approach focuses on harnessing your abilities, strengths, and interests, rather than dwelling on problems and weaknesses. Contact us to learn more about our supportive and empowering processes.

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