What is a key strategy for PSWs to facilitate effective family meetings?

Setting a clear agenda and ensuring everyone participates is a key strategy for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) when facilitating effective family meetings. A clear agenda helps to focus the meeting, ensuring that all relevant topics are covered and that the discussion stays on track. This structured approach allows family members to come prepared and understand the purpose of the meeting.

Encouraging participation from everyone present promotes inclusivity and enables diverse viewpoints to be heard, fostering a collaborative environment. This is particularly important in family dynamics, as it helps build consensus and encourages support among family members. By ensuring that all voices are heard, PSWs facilitate communication and enhance problem-solving.

In contrast, having one person lead the conversation may stifle input from others, and focusing solely on problems without solutions can lead to frustration and a lack of progress. Additionally, limiting meeting time too strictly, such as to under five minutes, might not allow sufficient time for meaningful dialogue and resolution-building among family members. Thus, a structured agenda combined with active participation is essential for effective family meetings in a support context.