Solution-Focused

Question 1

Who are the founders of SFBT?

Answer 1

Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg

Question 2

From what theory did de Shazer draw influence?

Answer 2

MRI

Question 3

What is the stance of the therapist in SFBT?

Answer 3

1. collaborator
2. clients have the ability to solve their own problems -only requires slight shifts in how clients behave or see problems

Question 4

Treatment goals in SFBT? (4)

Answer 4

1. Shift talking about problems to talking about solutions
2. Identify resources
3. Build on successful past solutions and problems
4. when clients begin to focus on exceptions and engage in non-problematic behavior, over time, the exceptions become the norm