1. CRITICAL THINKING IN ASSESSING PROTECTIVE CAPACITIES

2. Agenda  Welcome and Introductions  Principles and Definitions of Protective Capacities  Applying the Seven Steps of Critical Thinking  Challenges  Practical Application  Closure and Action Planning

3. 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?

4. 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”

6. 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

7. 1. Determine purpose 2. Identify criteria 3. Gather information 4. Formulate hypotheses 5. Test hypotheses 6. Form conclusion 7. Make decision

8. 1. Determine the Purpose of the Assessment Factor

9. 2. Identify Relevant Criteria

10. Cognitive Behavioral Emotional Identify relevant criteria to assess for …

11. 3. Gather Relevant Criteria

12. Cognitive Behavioral Emotional How will you find this information?

13. 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

14. Cognitive Behavioral Emotional And what do you ask parents to assess…

15. 4. Analyze Information and Formulate Hypotheses

16. 5. Test Hypotheses

17. 6. Synthesize Information to Form a Conclusion

18. 7. Make a Well-Informed Decision

19. WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF A GOOD ASSESSMENT? Challenges

20. Assessing Protective Capacities Critical Thinking Determine purpose Identify criteria Gather information Formulate hypotheses Test hypotheses Form conclusion Make decision  Ellie

21. Assessing Protective Capacities Critical Thinking Determine purpose Identify criteria Gather information Formulate hypotheses Test hypotheses Form conclusion Make decision  Luke

22. CAPMIS Forms