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How being appreciative creates change: theory in practice from health and social care in Scotland
- Authors:
- SHARP Cathy, et al
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 45
This paper develops understanding of appreciative action research that generates curiosity and motivation as a better platform for collaborative change. Blending theory and practice it draws on the example of the My Home Life leadership programme in Scotland that explores the concepts and approaches of 'Caring Conversations' and 'playful provocation' in care homes for older people. The paper shows how they expand notions of appreciation and help people to deepen inquiry, explore values, acknowledge and express emotion without dispute or judgement, articulate tacit knowledge and give voice to things previously thought to be 'unsayable'. The authors explore how these generative approaches act as a powerful positive ‘disruption’ that brings existing relationships to life, supports a positive attitude to risk-taking and helps to devise new approaches to the local design and testing of approaches to problems. Ultimately these approaches play an important part in developing understanding of how to do appreciative action research to enhance relationships and more strengths or assets-based and collaborative ways of working and so, to develop new possibilities for changing social systems and a more future-making orientation to action research. The paper is the text of an article submitted to the Action Research Journal. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making a difference: building positive relationships between care staff and residents. A guide for care home managers
- Authors:
- ALIVE, BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Alive
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This booklet provides care managers with an introduction to relationship-centred care and includes ideas for putting this into practice in a care home. These include ideas for motivating staff to engage with residents, personalising the care home environment to reflect residents' lives and interests, positive risk taking and connecting with the wider community. It is designed to accompany the guide for care staff, which offers practical ideas for helping staff to get to know residents better. (Edited publisher abstract)