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Multiproblem approach

Multiproblem approach. Features of multiproblem situation. It is so complex we don’t know where to start, how to start… Feel helpless, as a youth worker Hard to create an action plan. Elements of multiproblem situation can be: Permanent unemployed situation Often changing of jobplaces

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Multiproblem approach

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  1. Multiproblem approach

  2. Features of multiproblem situation It is so complex we don’t know where to start, how to start… Feel helpless, as a youth worker Hard to create an action plan

  3. Elements of multiproblem situation can be: • Permanent unemployed situation • Often changing of jobplaces • Chronic mental or physical illness • Disability • Problems at school • Truancy, unfinished schools, lack of profession • Addiction: drug, alcohol, behaviour or relationship dependencies, risky life style • Disadvantaged family background, conflicts between generations, lack of support from the family, problematical relationship with parents. • Disadvantaged neighborghood • Previous police record, criminal background • Etc..

  4. Step by step • Don’t panic! • Identify, which one of the problems is the most important and urgent – for the young person • Focus on only one problem at the same time • Explore the client’s past! What worked? Look for analogies • Focus on the change not on the problem • Celebrate small successes

  5. Step by step • Positive reinforcement • Repeat what works, give up what doesn’t work. • Discover the sources: SWOT. • Focus on the things you have done before, focus to the values and previous results you achieved. Find the positive exceptions. • Monitoring the process. It is not enough to start a change.

  6. Useful methods Brief, solution-focused, dynamic job-consultation (Insoo Kim Berg) • Focus on finding job • Map obstacles • Involve partners, if necessary • Together with the youngster elaborate the strategies for finding jobs.

  7. Useful methods Similar to coaching (John Whitmore) It is better to do something for the expected change with the young person instead of for him/her. Inspire to step forward from here-and-now to imagine the possible future

  8. Useful methods Egsistential therapy (V.E. Frankl) What makes you happy to do? Arising creativity Strenghten self-confidence, Empower people to move Emotional support, strong relationships

  9. Useful methods Appreciative inquiry (David L. Cooperrider and Diana Whitney) Be aware of the language you use, because it creates your reality Build on the past successes

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