The Strengths Perspective PACT uses the strengths model as the key to supporting people in the community. Unlike traditional approaches which, more by accident than design, end up focusing on a person's needs, problems and weaknesses, the strengths model is concerned with helping people clarify their dreams, define their goals and work towards an achievement agenda. Support workers collaborate with the person to awaken dreams and aspirations and use knowledge of past and current individual strengths as well as community strengths and resources to assist them in making steps toward achievement.
Dreams are just that without goals and plans.
The goal planning process is vital to achieving desired outcomes for the individual. Goals must be owned by the person and have true meaning and vitality for them. People who are successful in living have goals and dreams. They use their strengths to attain their aspirations. They have the confidence to take the next step toward their goal.