Solution focused Therapy

Question 1

What is the the theory of dysfunction for Solution Focused Therapy?

Answer 1

The meaning people attribute to behaviors limits the range of alternative they will have to deal with the situation/problem

Question 2

Who are the main theorists for Solution Focused Therapy?

Answer 2

DeShazer, berg, Weiner-Davis, O hanlon

Question 3

How is Solution Focused Therapy different from MRI?

Answer 3

Unlike MRI Solution Focused Therapy is focused on the solution, not the problem

Question 4

What is the theory of change for Solution Focused Therapy?

Answer 4

It is a positive/ optimistic approach, Generate solutions, Creative expansions of behaviors.

Question 5

What is language seen as in Solution Focused Therapy?

Answer 5

Language is seen as the clients reality.

Question 6

What is the length of therapy?

Answer 6

Brief

Question 7

What is the role of therapist in Solution Focused Therapy?

Answer 7

Directive
In control of session
Engaging in solution focused conversation.

Question 8

Some Major concepts of Solution Focused Therapy:

Answer 8

• co-construction
• De-emphasis on history and pathology
• Focus on the future
• There is no absolute reality, therapist should not impose their view of “normal” onto the CL

Question 9

what are exceptions in Solution Focused Therapy?

Answer 9

having the client explain a time the problem did not exist or a time they were able to solve the problem