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”

Cognitive: intellect, knowledge, understanding, perceptionBehavioral: action, activity

Emotional: feelings, attitudes, motivation

Assess, 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 purpose2. Identify

criteria3. Gather information4. Formulate

hypotheses5. Test hypotheses6. Form conclusion7. Make

decision

1. Determine the Purpose of the Assessment Factor

2. Identify Relevant Criteria

CognitiveBehavioralEmotional

Identify relevant criteria to assess for …

3. Gather Relevant Criteria

CognitiveBehavioralEmotional

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

CognitiveBehavioralEmotional

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 ThinkingDetermine purposeIdentify criteriaGather informationFormulate hypothesesTest hypothesesForm conclusionMake decision

Ellie

Assessing Protective Capacities

Critical ThinkingDetermine purposeIdentify criteriaGather informationFormulate hypothesesTest hypothesesForm conclusionMake decision

Luke

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