Strengths Over the course of this class, I have discovered many strengths and skills I did not realize I had. One of the first classes we had, we listed what we thought our strengths were. Doing this activity, I did not realize that aspects that I thought are just part of who I am are actually strengths. Personal strengths influence interactions with others, decisions, and personality. When told in class to write down my strengths I listed; empathetic, great listener, compassionate, determined, open-minded, patient, artistic. After exploring personal strengths throughout the course of this class I believe that many of my personal strengths will help me in my future career and in my interactions with others.
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When interacting with certain groups, I know I must adjust and lean on certain strengths I have in order to interact in a way most helpful to that specific group. One of my biggest strengths is the ability to have empathy when interacting with others. I will never be able to fully comprehend what a veteran who is homeless is going through. I do have the ability to understand what they are feeling in a way that does not pity them, but gives them respect. I know that sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is to listen to what they are saying and letting them know that they are important. When working at a shelter it is important to be respectful. Listening; it is a an aspect of everyone’s life and we all do it each and every day, but that does not mean that every person is a great listener. A great listener will hear what a person is saying, understand the meaning, judge, and provide appropriate feedback. I believe this is a personal strength that will be helpful while interacting with the veterans. When I communicate with people, I always make sure I am listening to every little piece. If someone is telling me something it is important to them in some way so it should be important to me. Basic human interactions are sometimes what matters the most. Following Pender’s health promotion theory I plan on adjusting how I interact and help based on their experiences and behaviors. Unlike homeless citizens, homeless veterans have seen war, death, and unimaginable horrors. When interacting I have to be aware of this unique factor in order to understand why their behavior may be different than people I am typically
• Discuss connections of strengths …show more content…
When interacting with certain groups, I know I must adjust and lean on certain strengths I have in order to interact in a way most helpful to that specific group. One of my biggest strengths is the ability to have empathy when interacting with others. I will never be able to fully comprehend what a veteran who is homeless is going through. I do have the ability to understand what they are feeling in a way that does not pity them, but gives them respect. I know that sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is to listen to what they are saying and letting them know that they are important. When working at a shelter it is important to be respectful. Listening; it is a an aspect of everyone’s life and we all do it each and every day, but that does not mean that every person is a great listener. A great listener will hear what a person is saying, understand the meaning, judge, and provide appropriate feedback. I believe this is a personal strength that will be helpful while interacting with the veterans. When I communicate with people, I always make sure I am listening to every little piece. If someone is telling me something it is important to them in some way so it should be important to me. Basic human interactions are sometimes what matters the most. Following Pender’s health promotion theory I plan on adjusting how I interact and help based on their experiences and behaviors. Unlike homeless citizens, homeless veterans have seen war, death, and unimaginable horrors. When interacting I have to be aware of this unique factor in order to understand why their behavior may be different than people I am typically