Solution-Focused Therapy Flashcards
Is the client or counselor the expert?
Client
What’s the primary focus?
generate solutions to problems
- Solution Talk, instead of Problem Talk
Goals are set by _____ and are ____-oriented.
client; action
Is this focus on past, present, or future?
present & mostly future - how to work towards the clients’ “ideal” situation
- but the past can be used as a context to identify exceptions (resources/strengths)
What lessens resistance and encourages cooperation?
fitting into their world-view
T/F: Don’t need to know all of the details of complaint.
True.
Do people have complaints, or symptoms?
complaints
What motivates people?
defining goals
Ask client to share aspects of their life that they want to _____.
continue to happen
What type of question is this?
How will you know that coming here has been worthwhile for you?
preferred outcome
What type of question is this?
How successful have you been in trying to alleviate your depression?
evaluative
What type of question is this?
What ways have you found to help manage or alleviate your depression?
Coping
What type of question is this?
I bet there are times in your life when you have not felt depressed. Can you describe them for me?
Exception-Seeking
What type of question is this?
Miracle Question.
Solution-Oriented
____ is when you highlight client successes by encouraging them to have expanded discussions about solutions that have worked for them.
Amplification
