Solution Focused

Question 1

Solution Focused Therapy

Answer 1

a. Solution-focused on “exceptions” - what works, represents solutions
b. Contrast to problem-oriented approaches
c. Assumption: Constructivism
d. questions
e. Descendant of MRI

Question 2

Solution-focused on “exceptions” - what works, represents solutions

Answer 2

i. Cognitions important - can be blocked by a negative mindset
ii. Avoids diagnosis and problem-talk
iii. Concrete and reachable goals
a. process of thinking about the future

Question 3

Brief family therapy center

Answer 3

solution focused miller de shazer; insoo-berg

Question 4

Contrast to problem-oriented approaches

Answer 4

i. MRI - failed problem solving
ii. Structural
iii. CBT
iv. Psychodynamic

Question 5

Assumption: Constructivism

Answer 5

i. Perception determines meaning, problems, potential solutions

Question 6

Questions

Answer 6

a. exception questions
b. miracle questions
c. scaling question

Question 7

Exception questions

Answer 7

i. Exceptions didn’t just happen, how did you do that?
ii. when in the past might the problem have happened, but didn’t?
iii. Exception question circumvents the fixed perception of the problem

Question 8

Miracle question

Answer 8

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Question 9

Scaling question

Answer 9

i. used to quantify confidence that they can maintain their resolve
ii. helpful for a wide range of activities, information about clinical status

Question 10

Change process

Answer 10

i. Do more of what works
ii. Normalize failure
iii. What will you be doing differently?
iv. Go slowly
v. Small changes lead to bigger changes
vi. Compliment successful strategies
vii. Summary messages
a. feedback
b. compliments
c. normalizes