You are a clinician working with a young Mexican-American woman who is struggling with meeting the demands of providing for her family while pursuing her dream of getting an education. You have decided a strengths-based approach is the best way to work with this client to help her with her challenges.

What are the potential benefits of using a strengths-based approach with this particular client?

What techniques might you employ that are unique to a strengths-based perspective?

What questions will you ask your client to help her identify her strengths and resources?