STRENGTHS
Strengths are significant.
For many individuals, life struggles and challenges are accompanied by self-criticism, negativity, and a poor outlook. Using this mindset, individuals may replay certain events in their mind and keep the focus on the problem(s) such as what went wrong, how terrible the event was, and what should have happened but didn’t. Maintaining focus on the problem can prevent opportunities to identify solutions and the strengths that can be used to achieve them.
In using a strengths mindset, the reality and impact of problems and life challenges are not ignored or discounted. Rather, they are explored more holistically with strengths becoming part of the larger solution. There are number of desirable outcomes that can result from focusing on strengths.
Benefits of focusing on strengths include:
- Increased sense of control
- Improved resilience
- Stronger social connections
- Enhanced well-being
Do you know your strengths?
Strengths come in many different forms, and everyone has them. Some strengths may be innate, whereas others are taught and learned from experience. The importance of strengths can differ based on a number of factors such as one’s culture, age, gender, environment, and past and present experiences.
Categories of strengths can include, but are not limited to:
- Character strengths
- Emotional strengths
- Relational strengths
- Spiritual strengths
- Physical strengths
- Career strengths
- Cognitive strengths
- Environmental strengths
- Family strengths
- Cultural strengths
- Community strengths
- Creative strengths
- Survival skills
Why wait? Start strengths-based counseling today!
Strengths-based counseling is a type of positive psychotherapy that involves the intentional focus on identifying and amplifying what is going right to navigate problems and life challenges.
Strength-based counseling involves:
- Identifying your strengths
- Strategizing ways to use your strengths to achieve goals or build a vision
- Embracing hope, resilience, and empowerment
- Embracing a solution-focused approach
- Practicing strengths
- Observing/experiencing the benefits of strengths
- Celebrating achievements
- Identifying available resources
Counseling and therapy at Wellness Grove…
Our in-person (outpatient) counseling services are offered in Canton OH (near Akron, North Canton, and Massillon). We also offer telemental health sessions to all Ohio residents.
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