Advantages Of Solution Focused Approach

Moreover, I feel that a solution-focused approach would be beneficial for my client because my client would not require more then six sessions of counselling and my client does not fall within the medical model nor is my client diagnosed with a serious mental illness. According to Watkins and Kurtz (2001), solution-focused intervention can be valuable tool for working with students, especially those who have a high probability of being treated unfairly. Coming back to Ahmed, he is being treated unfairly by his oldest son Hassan with the constant yelling and emotional abuse. With this said, solution-focused approach would be beneficial to bring social justice for my client. Additionally, solution-focused therapy has other advantages. For example, the problem is the problem and not the person, the approach often …show more content…
Overall, I would offer sessions for my client alone, one with his son alone, another session with both the son and the father and last other sessions and referrals if needed by the client. Like any approach there is always strengths and limitations to consider. Furthermore, solution-focused approach may or may not work with certain cultures, race, and/or populations. It is important to consider the limitations of solution-focused therapy, follow ups are needed to amplify change for Ahmed and the behaviour of other members of the family of the client (Watkins & Kurtz, 2001). To conclude, if solution-focused approach is not sufficient I would apply a holistic approach of mindfulness and encourage my client to subscribe for a program in the community such as Life After Fifty. Life After Fifty is a non-profit organization and a registered charity with a list programs, workshops, and special events to empower members in the communities’ personal wellbeing and health (Life After Fifty, n.