Working with Values in Clinical Practice

In recent years, mental health practice has been shifting from a deficits-based model of symptom reduction to a strengths-based model of care and recovery. Within this shift has been the contributions of positive psychology and other third wave approaches’ in the form of ‘values’ in treatment. Identifying what matters most to individuals and having corresponding elements of care aligned with personal core values is emerging as a key element of the strengths-based approach.

In March 2018 our panel of researchers, clinicians and lived experience representatives explored the ways in which working with values can assist not only in maintaining emotional well-being but in facilitating meaning and fulfilment in life.

Panel Members:
Dr Suzy Green – Clinical and Coaching Psychologist
Dr Sophie Burgess – Clinical Psychologist and Researcher
Kate – Lived Experience Representative

Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant
Recording: James Stewart, audioPost
Sound production: Nathan Bell
Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute