Making service user involvement a reality, at the point where the individual can influence their care and support.

A Strengths Approach - Principles and Frequent Reactions

A Strength Approach has been adapted from the original ‘Personal Strengths Model of Case Management’ developed by Professor Charlie Rapp and colleagues at Kansas University in the early 1980’s. I was part of the original UK case management initiative that Professor Charlie Rapp and Wally Kisthardt presented their ideas to in 1991.

This approach has underpinned all of my work as a practitioner, supervisor, writer, trainer, and developer of other teams from 1991 onwards, and is the core philosophy of Practice Based Evidence.

PDF: Principles and Frequent Reactions

February 2004 saw the publication of a textbook written by myself and Peter Ryan, with a foreword by Professor Charlie Rapp. It is primarily aimed at developing assertive outreach, but its focus on a strengths approach is applicable to all parts of the mental health system. Why not check it out at Amazon and Elsevier Health or click on the image for more information.