Abs 200, Week 2, Discussion 1

ABS 200, Week 2, Discussion 1

Discuss Empowerment and Empowerment Theory, The Strengths Perspective, and Resiliency and why this focus is a vital concept in the Generalist Practice.

Empowerment allows individuals with valuable options in gaining control over their lives, addressing the impact of inequalities, oppression, and discrimination. "It is the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations" (Kirst-Ashman, 2011). It allows one to solve their own problems.

The Strength Perspective "provides structure and content as it assesses attainable goals, mobilizes resources to promote change and self-esteem, and instills hope in the future" (Marisca, 2013). It allows...