The miracle question used in solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is essentially a goal setting question. The use of the question provides the client the opportunity to envision a future where the presenting problem is no longer a concern. The answer shifts the client’s focus from the presenting problem to their ideal future. The use of the miracle question is appropriate for the Olivares family as it provides an agreed upon focal point for the family to move towards in collaboration with each other for the best interest of their family. A potential risk of using the question with the couple is that the they will not be able to identify a version of the future that benefits their family allowing them to move forward. According to DeJong and
