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Furthermore, Leap have shown themselves to have great strength when delivering their work and have created a much-needed platform which creates new dialogue around empowerment and change.
To finish, a quote from a family who experienced support and facilitation with Leap encapsulates the value and importance of their work:
“My sister was assisted everywhere she went, (she was vulnerable), but rather than spend time teaching her and supporting her how to be independent the focus was on containing her. Safety is important but it’s getting the balance, and we didn’t understand how to do that. We knew that being ‘monitored’ all the time was wrong and stopping her from living life, but when a social worker tells you that you have to do all this safeguarding, then you accept it for a period of time. Thank God for Leap - Her life is different now, we lead, we let her lead, and most of all she is peaceful and happy. It took some time, and I think it’s lifelong work, but we have hope for our sister, and for ourselves”.
Leap’s work is based on the following five key concepts:
Courage – increased reciprocity and trust, drawing people together around the development of a vision for a good life.
Relationship based – enhancing people’s relationships with family and others and supporting people to grow their personal networks.
Valued and treasured roles – getting clear on what roles the person and family wish to preserve, acquire and strengthen.
Intergenerational work – working with all members of the extended family or network.
‘Hidden’ resources brought into use – making the invisible visible. Asking what we can do ourselves, what can we do with others and where do we need outside help.
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Table above details Leap’s philosophy