Cover -- Imprint -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- Who is this handbook written for? -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Defining a strengths approach -- Chapter 2: Values-based practice -- Chapter 3: Strengths-based principles -- Chapter 4: Personalisation -- Chapter 5: Recovery and a strengths approach -- Chapter 6: Positive theory and positive practice -- Chapter 7: Reviewing the evidence base -- Chapter 8: Strengths assessment -- Chapter 9: Strengths-based support planning -- Chapter 10: Care and support planning guidance -- Chapter 11: Supporting staff innovation -- Chapter 12: Team development -- Chapter 13: Funky Mental Health -- Chapter 14: Management and leadership -- Appendix 1: Working with strengths checklist -- Appendix 2: A 'strengths' leadership development programme -- Additional resources.