Wraparound
At what phases of wraparound do we ask for the strength of the youth & family?
Engagement stage, Plan development, Transition
- A ________ is a skill, ability, resource, or talent that can be used directly to meet a need or solve a problem. Answer: Functional Strength
Functional Strength
If new needs are identified, new functional strengths must be identified. True or False?
False- previously identified strengths can be applied to new needs or new strengths can be identified.
A family can revisit different phases of wraparound while moving towards transition. True or false?
True- A family might need to revisit engagement and/or plan development while moving towards transition.
The youth is smart and personable. Are these functional strengths? True or false?
False- The youth is personable and easily builds connections with others. The youth is smart and is able to recognize the impact of their actions on others.
Functional strengths must be identified for application with each need/strategy. True or False?
True
- If new team members are added during the Plan Development stage, functional strengths are identified for these new team members. True or False?
True
For this same youth, how can they apply these functional strengths when experiencing conflict with peers?
The youth uses their ability to focus to conduct a conversation with their friends about the conflict. The youth shows responsibility in engaging in this conversation in order to repair their relationship. The youth uses their critical thinking skills/problem solving skills in order to see other’s perspective to resolve the conflict.
What Wraparound Principle can be described as “The team works on meeting the goals even when challenges come up. The Wraparound process continues until the team agrees that all goals have been met or Wraparound support is no longer needed.”
Unconditional Care.
A youth excels in soccer. Name 3 functional strengths to apply to her identified need of increased self-esteem.
Validation from her coach and teammates of her excellent soccer skills boosts the youth’s confidence. The youth recognizes that practice further improves her soccer skills, which teaches her that practice can improve any skill. The youth’s motivation to seek out 1:1 coaching helps boost her self-esteem which empowers her to solve her own problems.
Should a youth be open if their only service is BHH?
Yes, BHH is a strategy in the ISP. The youth may continue open with CMO and continue collaborating with BHH with a tentative date scheduled for transition.
A youth identifies they enjoy math and do well in that class. State 3 functional strengths from their math skills. Hint: Not coping skills
The youth demonstrates focus in their ability to work through math problems. The youth shows responsibility for completing their homework. The youth demonstrates critical thinking skills/problem solving skills in application of math concepts.