CRITICAL THINKING IN ASSESSING PROTECTIVE CAPACITIES
Agenda Welcome and Introductions Principles and Definitions of Protective Capacities Applying the Seven Steps of Critical Thinking Challenges Practical Application Closure and Action Planning
Small group tasks … 1. Create a thorough definition of protective capacities 2. What should be considered when doing an assessment of protective capacities? 3. How often should we assess protective capacities? 4. What is the worker’s role regarding protective capacities?
Protective Capacities “Family strengths or resources that reduce, control or prevent threats of serious harm from arising or having an unsafe impact on a child”
A ssess, Reassess, Document during… Safety Assessment Family Assessment Ongoing Case Assessment/Investigation Specialized Assessment and Investigation Case Review/SAR Reunification Assessment All Safety Re- Assessments
1. Determine purpose 2. Identify criteria 3. Gather information 4. Formulate hypotheses 5. Test hypotheses 6. Form conclusion 7. Make decision
1. Determine the Purpose of the Assessment Factor
2. Identify Relevant Criteria
Cognitive Behavioral Emotional Identify relevant criteria to assess for …
3. Gather Relevant Criteria
Cognitive Behavioral Emotional How will you find this information?
Engagement reminders: Identify family strengths Use the S.H.E.R. model Consider process and content Validate the parent’s experience State expectations and roles clearly Communicate empathy Integrate protective authority Provide concrete services Reframe the parent’s concerns Consider cultural implications
Cognitive Behavioral Emotional And what do you ask parents to assess…
4. Analyze Information and Formulate Hypotheses
5. Test Hypotheses
6. Synthesize Information to Form a Conclusion
7. Make a Well-Informed Decision
WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF A GOOD ASSESSMENT? Challenges
Assessing Protective Capacities Critical Thinking Determine purpose Identify criteria Gather information Formulate hypotheses Test hypotheses Form conclusion Make decision Ellie
Assessing Protective Capacities Critical Thinking Determine purpose Identify criteria Gather information Formulate hypotheses Test hypotheses Form conclusion Make decision Luke
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