Action Theories Solution-Focused Brief Therapy assumes that realities are socially constructed, and there is no absolute reality. This theory looks at people as they are healthy, knowledgeable, and resourceful. According to SFBT, people have the ability to create solutions and different stories to enrich their lives. SFBT helps clients to recognize their capabilities and build on their potential, strengths, and resources they may have. The philosophy of SFBT can be summed up in three rules of thumb: Rule 1: If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Rule 2: If it’s working, do more of it. Rule 3: If it’s not working, do something different (Berg & Miller, 1992. p. 17).
Define the Core Constructs Solution Focused Therapy
SFBT is very different from …show more content…
The client needs to know they are doing well and are being encouraged to change. The therapist needs to acknowledge the client is dealing with a very difficult problem while listening to the client work through the problem. It is also very important that the client knows the therapist understands, as well as cares. A powerful tool that each therapist can use to help clients describe steps they can take the next day is the Miracle Question. The Miracle Question was developed with a suicidal woman who had been dealing with four “wild” children and a very abusive alcoholic husband. She had needed a solution to this problem or she was afraid her life wouldn’t last much longer. She became desperate for help or even a ‘miracle’ for this to get better. The miracle question is a technique that has been tested over time in different cultures and backgrounds. SFBT is most often used to treat families, children, parents, domestic violence offenders, and couples, students of all ages, developmentally challenged adults, prison inmates, gamblers, drinkers, and sick employees. This treatment can serve many different types of issues and problems and focusses on different concerns of each issue. SFBT has the advantage for those involved in managed care. This type of therapy is quick and can be completed in a shorter amount of time while it emphasizes …show more content…
Because this therapy is so vague and can reach a broad number of clients with different issues, others fear it may not be affective on clients with serious mental problems. This theory does not focus enough time on understanding the client and their view of the world and culture, but since the client is the expert in their own life it could be beneficial. Foreign students in school who are dealing with anxiety and depression, due to being in a new setting and away from their home and family, may benefit from this form of therapy since it will help to reduce those negative feelings and works to improve interpersonal relationships and to make changes in their
Define the Core Constructs Solution Focused Therapy
SFBT is very different from …show more content…
The client needs to know they are doing well and are being encouraged to change. The therapist needs to acknowledge the client is dealing with a very difficult problem while listening to the client work through the problem. It is also very important that the client knows the therapist understands, as well as cares. A powerful tool that each therapist can use to help clients describe steps they can take the next day is the Miracle Question. The Miracle Question was developed with a suicidal woman who had been dealing with four “wild” children and a very abusive alcoholic husband. She had needed a solution to this problem or she was afraid her life wouldn’t last much longer. She became desperate for help or even a ‘miracle’ for this to get better. The miracle question is a technique that has been tested over time in different cultures and backgrounds. SFBT is most often used to treat families, children, parents, domestic violence offenders, and couples, students of all ages, developmentally challenged adults, prison inmates, gamblers, drinkers, and sick employees. This treatment can serve many different types of issues and problems and focusses on different concerns of each issue. SFBT has the advantage for those involved in managed care. This type of therapy is quick and can be completed in a shorter amount of time while it emphasizes …show more content…
Because this therapy is so vague and can reach a broad number of clients with different issues, others fear it may not be affective on clients with serious mental problems. This theory does not focus enough time on understanding the client and their view of the world and culture, but since the client is the expert in their own life it could be beneficial. Foreign students in school who are dealing with anxiety and depression, due to being in a new setting and away from their home and family, may benefit from this form of therapy since it will help to reduce those negative feelings and works to improve interpersonal relationships and to make changes in their