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FacultyClaire Fialkov, PhDBoston University, 1985 Claire Fialkov, Ph.D. is a psychologist and consultant and a core faculty member at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. Claire teaches and writes about positive psychology and appreciative models of leadership and organizational training. Claire is a co-founder of Appreciative Action, a consultation practice that focuses on strengthening the capacity of organizations dedicated to creating a healthier and more civil world community (www.appreciativeaction.com). Claire uses strength- and Appreciative Inquiry based approaches to leadership, team building, evaluation, program development, and training to build organizational capacity. Claire consults to non-government organizations (NGO’s), healthcare agencies, educational institutions, and local community-based groups. A clinical psychologist for over 25 years, Claire works to help identify and broaden sources of hope and resilience within organizations and communities. She is a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), a member of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), and a member of the Taos Institute. Abstract“Cultivating Strengths and Creating Generative Conversations through Appreciative Inquiry” Communities of hope cultivate the relational resources that support the best of what is and release the power of Appreciative Inquiry. In this highly interactive workshop, we offer useful practices to create generative conversations about relational resources and character strengths. The lexicon from the VIA Inventory of Strengths provides a culturally relevant, shared language of character strengths. Our workshop outlines a dialogical model we call “RAP” for Reflect-Appreciate-Practice. We have found that the process of sharing strength narratives in appreciative dialogue cultivates strengths, enhances the capacity for self-reflection and connection, develops generative conversations and supports communities of hope and understanding. “RAP” has been developed over five years in various settings including institutions of higher education, NGO’s, and global organizations serving researchers and educators. Updated 1/19/12 |
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