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The “Questionable” Approach: What ‘not knowing’ has taught two therapists

The “Questionable” Approach: What ‘not knowing’ has taught two therapists.

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The “Questionable” Approach: What ‘not knowing’ has taught two therapists

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  1. The “Questionable” Approach: What ‘not knowing’ has taught two therapists

  2. The difficulty is that as soon as the professional decides they know the truth about a given situation this begins to fracture working relationships with other professionals and family members, all of whom very likely hold different positions. More than this the professional ceases to think critically and tends to exclude or reinterpret any additional information that doesn’t conform to their original position (English 1996). -From Andrew Turnell’s Background Paper for the Western Australian Implementation of the SofS framework ‘Not Knowing’

  3. In agencies In families The single most important factor in minimizing error (in child protection practice) is to admit that you may be wrong (Munro 2002) Curiosity… it opens the door

  4. Agency Energy • Meaningful Compliments • Attention to Behaviors • Celebrate Something Different • Spontaneous Appreciation • Rigorous Affirmation

  5. Sharing the same language, from the biggest person to the smallest Systemic Collaboration

  6. Signs of Safety Jodi Heurung, LSW Sara Stenseng, LSW

  7. OUTCOMES • Out of Home Placements down 19% in the last year • Placement needs have not changed

  8. The Power of Leadershipthrough Training & Consultation

  9. Transparency • Supports joint effort and growth • Increases motivation Through: • Role Play • Shared Roles • Mapping

  10. Case Transfer Meeting Intake WorkerSupervisor On-Going • Harm & Danger Statements • Mini Mappings • Worker transition Supervisor IntakeOn-Going Worker

  11. FAMILY+AGENCY=SUCCESS

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