Course Catalogue

In the past decades we have seen a shift from a problem-focused approach to a strengths-based approach. The approach aims to identify and further develop these talents, qualities and character strengths in a person or an organization. In this workshop, we will further explore the topic of character strengths and how strengths can be cultivated in a cultural sensitive manner, based on empirical findings and on the work of Dr. T. Hendriks. In addition, we will practice several character strengths-based activities. Tom Hendriks is the developer of the BAMBOO program, a strengths-based intervention that is running at over 150 asylum centers across the Netherlands, having reached over 6000 refugees. He is affiliated to the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University.