Comments for Needs Aren't Services - A Choices Blog http://choicesteam.wordpress.com A Blog dedicated to systems of care, wraparound values and the Phrases that Pay. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:08:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Incremental, not Instantaneous by Craig Andler http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/incremental-not-instantaneous/#comment-187 Craig Andler Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:08:25 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-187 This Phrase That Pays is at the heart of Wraparound Values. These values don't come to fruition quickly. In our child and family teams we see the dynamics within the provider world needs for time specific outcomes and the family's willingness, ability and readiness to embrace the team and change, provide us with a rich environment to see Incremental Not Instantaneous come to life. One of our parents once said, "Some miracles take a lifetime", which adds yet another perspective of this phrase. Celebrating the incremental steps of daily, weekly or monthly successes helps reinforce the strengths and hope for youth and families. Incremental Not Instantaneous may be a window to building the persistence and perseverance needed to build long term change. This Phrase That Pays is at the heart of Wraparound Values. These values don’t come to fruition quickly. In our child and family teams we see the dynamics within the provider world needs for time specific outcomes and the family’s willingness, ability and readiness to embrace the team and change, provide us with a rich environment to see Incremental Not Instantaneous come to life. One of our parents once said, “Some miracles take a lifetime”, which adds yet another perspective of this phrase. Celebrating the incremental steps of daily, weekly or monthly successes helps reinforce the strengths and hope for youth and families. Incremental Not Instantaneous may be a window to building the persistence and perseverance needed to build long term change.

]]> Comment on What are the Strengths, the Strengths and the Strengths? by hydraulic car jack http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/what-are-the-strengths-the-strengths-and-the-strengths/#comment-186 hydraulic car jack Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:58:49 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=62#comment-186 It's the first time I commented here and I must say that you provide genuine, and quality information for bloggers! Great job. p.s. You have a very good template . Where have you got it from? It’s the first time I commented here and I must say that you provide genuine, and quality information for bloggers! Great job.
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]]> Comment on Change Agents Change First by William Stephan http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2009/01/22/change-agents-change-first/#comment-184 William Stephan Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:16:42 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=90#comment-184 I have found that the three steps "relate , repeat and reframe" are valuable tools in working with families. Thanks for these inspiring comments. I have found that the three steps “relate , repeat and reframe” are valuable tools in working with families. Thanks for these inspiring comments.

]]> Comment on What are the Strengths, the Strengths and the Strengths? by Alicia http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/what-are-the-strengths-the-strengths-and-the-strengths/#comment-183 Alicia Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:42:29 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=62#comment-183 I think this was very interesting to state to all professionals no matter the field. I was trained about seven years ago in utilizing the strengths-based approach. I think this was very interesting to state to all professionals no matter the field. I was trained about seven years ago in utilizing the strengths-based approach.

]]> Comment on Listen, Listen, and then LISTEN! by Kathy Nichols http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/listen-listen-and-then-listen/#comment-182 Kathy Nichols Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:26:29 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-182 Listening is important to both pros and family members. I've found that alot of people hear what you have to say, but, they don't listen. There is a difference. The problem I've had and others have had is some of what we listen to isn't said in a way we can understand. We as family members find it necessary to learn new languages when dealing with education and mental health professionals. To tell you the truth we have alot of stuff to deal with besides learning new ways to say things. Maybe I've missed the point of this blog business, if so, I apologize. Listening is important to both pros and family members. I’ve found that alot of people hear what you have to say, but, they don’t listen. There is a difference. The problem I’ve had and others have had is some of what we listen to isn’t said in a way we can understand. We as family members find it necessary to learn new languages when dealing with education and mental health professionals. To tell you the truth we have alot of stuff to deal with besides learning new ways to say things.
Maybe I’ve missed the point of this blog business, if so, I apologize.

]]> Comment on Needs Aren’t Services by ceilia http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/needs-arent-services/#comment-181 ceilia Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:33:19 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-181 Needs ARE NOT services, however I am always amazed at how this very simple concept can be so difficult to "get" for some, and so self evident to others. Needs ARE NOT services, however I am always amazed at how this very simple concept can be so difficult to “get” for some, and so self evident to others.

]]> Comment on Needs Aren’t Services by Tammi Nelson http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/needs-arent-services/#comment-179 Tammi Nelson Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:13:34 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-179 Great conference every year Great conference every year

]]> Comment on Needs Aren’t Services by Jennifer Hupfer http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/needs-arent-services/#comment-178 Jennifer Hupfer Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:54:52 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-178 HI HI

]]> Comment on Needs Aren’t Services by nick nordmann http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/needs-arent-services/#comment-177 nick nordmann Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:52:02 +0000 http://choicesteam.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-177 Looking forward to the conference Looking forward to the conference

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