Strength-based approach

Aim of Module

This module is about introducing the key elements of the Strength-based approach. As financial mentors we work with clients who can sometimes be in very vulnerable positions and going through hardship, so it is important that we support our clients in the best way possible and build their confidence and financial capability. The best way of doing this is by using the Strength-based approach. This approach starts with the client’s potential, their strengths, their resources and thinks about what motivates them and what their goals and aspirations are. It explores why they are coming to the budget service in the first place. The module also introduces the client measurement tool from MSD.

What will you learn?

At the completion of this module, you will be able to understand:

• what the Strength-based approach is
• whānau centric practice
• how we find strengths through asking questions
• the Strength-based approach versus deficit-based approach
• the what, why and how of goal setting
• using the GROW module
• measuring client outcomes.

Module Timeframe

It is expected that this module will take three hours to complete.

Module Prerequisites and resources

There are no pre-requisites for this course, however, it would be highly beneficial to have completed the Financial Mentoring Introductory Course FMIC). The following resources are available for this course and can be downloaded here: Measuring client outcomes The Financial Plan of Action Well-being Hauora Reflection