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Building Relationships with People in Poverty

Building Relationships with People in Poverty. Tracy Palecek , LPC & Natalie Lecy, CSW-PIP, QMHP. Overview. Dr. Beegle’s 5 Theories & Applications to break poverty barriers & build relationships Building a successful relationship from a therapists perspective. Beegle’s 5 Strategies.

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Building Relationships with People in Poverty

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  1. Building Relationships with People in Poverty Tracy Palecek, LPC & Natalie Lecy, CSW-PIP, QMHP

  2. Overview • Dr. Beegle’s 5 Theories & Applications to break poverty barriers & build relationships • Building a successful relationship from a therapists perspective

  3. Beegle’s 5 Strategies • 1. Strengths Perspective • 2. Resiliency Theory • 3. Asset Theory • 4. Social Capital Theory • 5. Faulty Attribution Theory

  4. 1. Strengths Perspective • Every individual has strengths. You can empower people by focusing on what is good about them, what they do know and what skills they have now. • Could you survive in poverty?

  5. Navigating/Mentoring Practices • Look for strengths and skills. • Tell people what you believe is good about them • Find ways for people to shine. Ask them to contribute. • Help them feel included and needed. • Tell people you are happy to see them (even when late). • Practice empathy instead of Sympathy.

  6. 2. Resiliency Theory • Resiliency can determine how we react in the “face” and “wake” of stress and/or trauma. • Resilience is formed by nurturing relationships & feeling special or unique • War veterans & PTSD • Factors of resiliency • Personality • Family cohesion • Social Support • Proactive Coping Skills (Agaibi& Wilson 2005)

  7. Navigating/Mentoring Practices • Treat people special. Show them what is unique about them • Practice a “strengths-based approach” when communicating with people in poverty using the strategies we have discussed.

  8. 3. Asset Theory • The more assets a person has, the more likely they will succeed • Internal (conflict resolution skills, sense of purpose) • External (housing, transportation, etc.,)

  9. Navigating/Mentoring Practices • Learn what assets a person has and what is needed. • Build partnerships in your community to find assets. • Help people navigate the middle class world. • Make phone calls • Fill out paperwork • Explain complex info in simple terms • Coach them on how and what to ask • Explain how systems work, suggest programs to help

  10. 4. Social Capital Theory • No one does everything by themselves. • Successful People & Connections • People in poverty need meaningful relationships with people who are educated & are resource rich (Mentoring).

  11. Navigating/Mentoring Practices • Introduce people to those who have benefited from job, skill, or trade. • Invite to events, programs that provide places to build relationships with people not in poverty. • Make connections face-to-face (warm hand off) • Help people obtain all the resources, knowledge and tools they need to feel like they belong (clothes, materials, knowledge of etiquette etc.) • Address Books with your contact information.

  12. 5. Faulty Attribution Theory • We attribute motives to someone else’s behavior without discovering the “why” behind their actions

  13. Navigating/Mentoring Practices • Withhold judgement of behavior. • Tell yourself people are doing the best they can with information and perspectives they have. • Remind yourself that your experiences and worldview may be different from others. • Attempt to find the “why” behind behavior.

  14. Mr. Rogers • http://www.npr.org/2016/03/11/469846519/walking-the-beat-in-mr-rogers-neighborhood-where-a-new-day-began-together

  15. Building a Successful Therapeutic Relationship • In therapy, no single therapy model has been proven to be more effective than other practice theories (although some interventions are more effective with certain problems) (Hepworth, et al 2006). • If none of the modalities are more effective than the others, what brings about change?

  16. What is the Key for Change? • The Therapeutic Alliance (Relationship) • Positive bond • Trust, Respect, & Liking • Mutually agreed upon goals (Norcross, 2010) • The ability to impart HOPE

  17. Carl Rogers • If we treat people in a consistently warm, supportive, and highly regarding manner we support them to grow and to reduce their suffering.

  18. Unconditional Regard • Carl Rogers once asked, “Do we tend to treat individuals as persons of worth, or do we subtly devaluate them by our attitudes and behaviors?” • How often do you hear people in your organization perpetuate stereotypes & negative attitudes about the people you serve? • How can you create an environment of Unconditional Regard in your organization? • How can you be more like “The Rogers”?

  19. Shut Up and Listen!! • http://www.ted.com/talks/ernesto_sirolli_want_to_help_someone_shut_up_and_listen#

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