As a social worker, I come from what is formally called the Strength Perspective. What that means in the language of a child is that we all have superpowers and it is my job to find it. It is more than likely connected directly to what you see as “the problem.”

When helping a child learn to manage their superpower, I give them a chance to be the one in charge, to be the one with the ability to change the situation, and to be the one who does not need fixing but the one doing the saving. What is better than that?

Do you have a giant, green, and angry strong guy? How about a kiddo that seems to hear everything, wants to save everyone, and can sense any possible danger coming? What about a super strong lady that does not seem to know her strength and can fly through anything because she is always moving? My name is not Xavier, but I see these young people as an important key to our future. They deserve a place and space to learn to control their superpower. They do not need to be fixed like a car. They are brilliant beings with something special that we need to learn to harness. Next time your Superhero seems a bit out of control, think of what power they need help learning to manage.

Or call me, I can help you with that. Superheroes with superpowers happen to be some of my favorite humans! Also…..adults have superpowers too, and we do not all know how to use them.