The 5 Phases of Human Engagement - 5PHE©

The 5 Phases of Human Engagement (5PHE©) is a proven engagement approach designed to streamline the effort of effectively engaging a person, group, or entity within the boundaries of their culture, past experiences, and their overall perspective. There are a total of five phases that occur in a chronological order and are shared between two primary components. The five phases and two components are what ensures the fidelity of the engagement approach is achieved. 5PHE© was developed by Dr. Nicholas Sturdifen Sr. in 2014 and has allowed practitioners to achieve an 87% success rate serving more than 3,000 youth, families, and professionals since 2014 to date and counting.

IMPORTANT: 5PHE©, it's trainings, certifications, licensing, and approval process is proprietary to Dr. Nicholas Sturdifen Sr. and is overseen, operated, and maintained by Life Push, LLC. Duplication of any kind is strictly prohibited.

The 5 Chronological Phases of 5PHE©

Recon

Phase Goals:

1) Gain a true understanding of the subject’s general perspective.

2) Demonstrate authentic interest to the subject.

Engage

Phase Goals:

1) Increase the understanding of the subject’s perspective in acute areas

2) Demonstrate consistent interest and current perspective understanding

Reaffirm

Phase Goals:

1) Decrease subject’s apprehension of engager’s authentic interest

2) Leverage that interest to earn and reinforce engager’s right to guide & support the subject

Challenge

Phase Goal:

1) Increase belief in guidance to achievement

2) Exercise accountability of subject

Encourage

Phase Goals:

1) Decrease subject’s doubt of guidance received and subject’s ability

2) Support perspectives that are compatible

3) Drive desired behaviors toward goals

The Two Primary Components of 5PHE©

The "Engager"

The "Engager" is the person who is driving the engagement process. 5PHE© places 100% of its focus on the engager which results in the engager effectively keeping the "Subject" in the center of focus. This is a key aspect of the success experienced as a result of the 5PHE© engagement approach.

The "Subject"

The "Subject" is the person, group, or entity being engaged by the engager. 5PHE© is designed for the "Subject" to remain as the center of focus throughout the entire engagement approach. The subject may be one perons, a group of people, or a system that has a direct influence over outcomes that impact others.

5PHE© is perfectly designed to help professionals in the below fields:

Educators

Leadership development for all levels of school personnel
Teachers develop more effective connections with students
Stronger teacher - administrator bonds
Stronger partnerships between schools and parents
Decreased turnover rates for teachers, administrators, and staff
Reduced student suspension rates
Enhanced truancy prevention & intervention
Lower court referrals due to truancy
Improved academic performance
Decrease in dropout rate

Social Services & Mental Health Professionals

Increased cultural competency
Increased employee retention rates
Shorter service times with increased positive outcomes
Improved interagency partnerships
More manageable caseloads
Decreased client hospitalizations
Decreased out of home placements
Stronger and more effective professional to client alliances

Juvenile Justice Professionals

Increased communication & connection with families of youth in the juvenile justice system
Decreased length of prevention/intervention services for youth in the system
Effective engagement with gang influenced youth
Reduction in harmful, impulse driven behaviors

Private, Public, & Non-Profit Companies

Increased employee/team development
Increased staff retention rates
Increased team cohesion
Improved successful outcomes
Increased profits
Increased sustainability
Less wasted resources
Increased operational efficiency
Increased meaningful relationships

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