Browsing by Subject "Strengths-Based Approach"

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    DEAL Reflection Paper: Human Behavior in the Social Environment Theory
    (IUPUI ScholarWorks, 2019) Makki Alamdari, Sara
    This DEAL (describe, examine, and articulate learning) reflection paper is to demonstrate my understanding of theoretical frameworks and their application in the context of agency in which I am placed. In addition to strengths-based approach, I selected ecological theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to explain the client system as well as practice in the agency. In this agency, I am involved in Family Strengthening program, and the main service is to address financial challenges and basic needs of clients.
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    Improving civic engagement: A strength-based strategy to address post-resettlement challenges
    (West Texas A&M University, 2017-03) Makki Alamdari, Sara
    Overview: Considering the benefits of civic engagement for integrating of refugees into new community, attitudes toward, frequency and predictors of civic engagement are examined among 14 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) refugees. Goals and Objectives: To demonstrate the importance of civic engagement in post-resettlement adjustment in overcoming individual challenges and becoming integrated in new community; To present results of a quantitative study on civic engagement among refugees from the Middle East and North Africa