01/30/2025
I recently took this CliftonStrengths test by Gallup - have you done this before or ever heard of it?
If so, share your own results in the comments! šš»āŗļø
The results highlighted my top five in the order shown, and all of them were in only two categories: relationship building and strategic thinking. There are 4 categories (see last two pics), so thatās intriguing to meā¦
I placed this gold frame on my desk at Haven to remind me of my STRENGTHS and lean into those as I move in the direction of my dreams ;) Will I make mistakes along the way? Yep. Have I already? Oh yes š itās a process!
I love using Solution Focused Therapy theory by de Shazer & Berg, which models these key principles:
- Focus on SOLUTIONS, not problems
- Empower clients to take OWNERSHIP of their goals
- Highlight the clientās STRENGTHS and exceptions
- Believe in the clientās CAPACITY for change
- Use a COLLABORATIVE, non-judgmental approach
I call my style as a therapist - āempathetic coachingā because I see all my clients as so brave and good. Deserving of seeing their own strengths and how these characteristics help them work through HARD things.
I donāt always get weighed down as a therapist, like many assumeā¦ if anything I see change (even if slow progression) on a daily and hourly basis. Itās motivating and makes me proud of those I get to be with/witness!
*calligraphy gift/frame given to me by Katie Hughes Everything she touches is Gold! āļø
