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Imagine you are going to run a marathon. Would you rather have those close to you think about the times you’ve excelled at working out, or about the many times you failed to adequately tap into your physical abilities?

This example gives insight into the strengths-based approach, which are interventions focused on an individual’s strengths and self-determination along with an emphasis on meaningful relationships and activities. Just as you would want your friends to see your potential to cross the finish line, the strengths-based perspective sees and validates the strengths of a person to further move them toward their goals.