Collaborative helping: a strengths framework for home-based services

"This book outlines a clear map for dealing with the complex and often ambiguous situations encountered by those working in supportive services. Drawing from numerous interviews with frontline helpers and people seeking help, this resource uses stories to introduce and illustrate core ideas and practices. Examining some of the common dilemmas of working with and advocating for the people served in home and community based settings, this unique volume explores how to collaborate with traditionally trained professionals across systems and how to involve people's natural networks and communities in helping endeavors"--

CHAPTER 1 HELPING: WHAT, HOW AND WHY Introduction Walking and Talking Helping Activities -- The What of Helping Relational Connection -- The How of Helping Experience and Stories -- The Why of Helping Placing Collaborative Helping in a Broader Context Moving Collaborative Helping into the Future CHAPTER 2 CORNERSTONES OF COLLABORATIVE HELPING Collaborative Helping as a Principle-Based Approach Collaborative Helping and Relational Stance Collaborative Helping and a Focus on Life Stories Collaborative Helping and Inquiry The Cornerstones in Plain English CHAPTER 3 A MAP TO GHIDE HELPING EFFORTS Introducing Collaborative Helping Maps The Collaborative Helping Map in Action Organizing Vision and Preferred Directions in Life Obstacles and Supports The Plan The Usefulness of a Map The Usefulness of a Map CHAPTER 4 COLLABORATIVE HELPING MAPS IN DIFFERENT CONTEXTS Using Collaborative Helping Maps in Residential Programs Using Collaborative Helping Maps to Enhance Conversations in Child Protective Services Family Safety Plan Using Collaborative Helping Maps in the Changing World of Health Care Current and Potential Uses for Collaborative Helping Maps CHAPTER 5 ENGAGING PEOPLE TO ENVISION N…