about our work, our relationships, and ourselves with others.
Central to appreciative inquiry is the Affirmative Topic. This is what
begins appreciative inquiry. During this time, t he topic of the
inquiry is decided, for example, “to develop authentic partnerships
with families” as opposed “to increase use of motivational
interviewing.”
Figure 3.2. Appreciative Inquiry Four D’s (Cooperrider & Whitney, 1999)
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