Similarities between Person Centered & SFBT

Question 1

What are some similarities between Person Centered and SFBT?

Answer 1

Both have trusting relationships with client
Both know the students have the ability to direct the session
Both looking into the present, but also solution focus brief focused on the future
Both do not look into the past
Both look into the positive sides
-for example person-centered focuses on providing unconditional positive regard to the student. On the other hand, solution focused brief therapy the counselor stays positive by focusing on the solution and the students strengths rather than on the problem and the student’s weaknesses.