Transcript Building Relationships With People in Poverty Powerpoint

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
 1.
Strengths Perspective
 2. Resiliency Theory
 3. Asset Theory
 4. Social Capital Theory
 5. Faulty Attribution Theory
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?
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.
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
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Personality
Family cohesion
Social Support
Proactive Coping Skills
(Agaibi & Wilson 2005)
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.
3. Asset Theory
 The
more assets a person has, the more
likely they will succeed
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Internal (conflict resolution skills, sense of
purpose)
External (housing, transportation, etc.,)
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.
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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
4. Social Capital
Theory
 No
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one does everything by themselves.
Successful People & Connections
 People
in poverty need meaningful
relationships with people who are
educated & are resource rich
(Mentoring).
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.
5. Faulty Attribution Theory
 We
attribute motives to someone else’s
behavior without discovering the “why”
behind their actions
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.
Mr. Rogers
 http://www.npr.org/2016/03/11/469846519/walking-the-
beat-in-mr-rogers-neighborhood-where-a-new-daybegan-together
Building a Successful Therapeutic
Relationship
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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).
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If none of the modalities are more effective than the others, what
brings about change?
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
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.
Unconditional Regard
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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?”
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How often do you hear people in your organization perpetuate
stereotypes & negative attitudes about the people you serve?
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How can you create an environment of Unconditional Regard
in your organization?
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How can you be more like “The Rogers”?
Shut Up and Listen!!
 http://www.ted.com/talks/ernesto_sirolli_want_to_help_s
omeone_shut_up_and_listen#