Solution Focused Therapy And Rational Emotive Therapy

The current essay focuses on two different therapeutic techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. The initial component of the essay outlines the therapeutic orientations of both approaches; then, the different approaches are related to a case study of a young lady called Linda who is seeking counseling due to feelings of hopelessness. The essay is then finished with some of the author’s personal opinions on the two therapeutic approaches.

 Solution focused therapy is a model of therapy developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg in the late 1970's (Dolan, n.d.). This model has become well known for its non-traditional approach to client problems as it does not explore clients issues in relation to their cause and affect but rather the goals and solutions to achieving a future free of any present issues. i will be discussing the evident concepts, principles and intervention techniques of this particular model. it will be explored in the context of a case scenario of a therapy session to observe how the model can be actively applied to therapy sessions and why this is the best model to meet the client's needs. The effectiveness of the model

Solution-focused therapy is different from narrative and collaborative therapy because it focuses more on discovering solutions to problems by asking miracle and scaling questions (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013). Solution-focused therapists utilize miracle and scaling questions to help clients change their thoughts and behavior. Miracle questions challenge clients to think about what their lives could be like if all their problems suddenly went away and were solved (Henderson & Thompson, 2016). Scaling questions challenge the client to magnify their view of the current circumstance (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013). Solution-focused therapy is also different from narrative and collaborative therapy because the counselor leads the counseling session. Counselors lay out clear expectations for their clients to change, and expect them to actively participate in counseling so change occurs. The third difference between the three approaches is that solution-focused therapy is complaint-based, while narrative and collaborative therapy is not (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013). Clients come to counseling with a complaint, and counselors typically work with those who ready and willing to change. Another difference is that solution-focused therapy consists of five steps, which are “co-constructing a problem and goal, identifying and amplifying exceptions, assigning tasks, evaluating effectiveness, and reevaluating problems and goals” (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013, p. 382). Collaborative and narrative therapy do not follow these five

A few of the techniques explains to the client which technique words and what doesn’t in a family setting. In the beginning, it’s more about bringing out concerns more than something that may or may not be taking place in the household. Solution-Focused Therapy also focuses on goals and helpful strategies. The true purpose for this type of therapy is focusing on family strengths. One example of the solution-focused therapy is the formula first session task. This task is an example of showing the family what helps. Also, the counselor is constantly asking questions and doing observations to see how well things go when the family leaves therapy. Another example is the exception question. This is usually the counselor looking at the family and

In solution-focused therapy, the client is considered the expert on their problems and the client has knowledge on how to solve their problems. The SFT asks questions to the client to assist the client in finding their own resolutions. SFT does not put any emphasis on diagnoses or assessments (left to the medical field) but focuses on the problem of the client. There have been studies on SFT, and based on the findings 50% of clients have success with SFT. Depending on crisis situations, SFT can also be an effective therapy. SFT has some Biblical aspects that can be used in a Christian Counseling setting. Even though has some non-Christian aspects to it, a competent counselor can use the Biblical aspects of SFT for effective

This review focuses on two 10 segments extracted from a counselling session based primarily on the use of the intentional Emotion Focused Therapy, counselling interventions. The first transcript models a more constructive use of the EFT approach, whereas the second segment highlights a less effective use of the EFT interventions, which can be seen in the client’s storytelling and the stagnation in the session during the second segment.

In marriage and family therapy, many varied approaches and therapies are available to therapists. The following, based upon a case study, will examine the three therapies (structural, systemic and solution focused therapy) and will demonstrate why solution focused therapy is likely the most effective for the case study at hand.

This application paper will discuss my personal theory of counseling or psychotherapy in a number of different areas. Specifically, I will discuss the seven areas of interest. First, I will discuss and describe

“Emotions! Emotions! They’re our devotion!” would be the chant uttered by therapists who align themselves with emotion-focused therapy. Derived from both the humanistic and experiential traditions and relying upon the client-centered approach, emotion-focused therapy is a time-limited, “process experiential psychotherapy” that regards emotions as the primary vehicle of change (Watson, Goldman, & Greenberg, 2011, p. 269). The effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy has been demonstrated through randomized clinical trials comparing emotion-focused therapy with alternative methodologies, such as “client-centered therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy” (Watson et al., 2011, p. 269). Analyzing emotion-focused therapy from a critical framework illuminates its “range of convenience” and the additional mechanisms that could contribute to a client’s progress and outcome.

Problem solving is another method that is used in cognitive behavioral therapy that helps the client to resolve some of their issues. This method helps the individual to address anxiety-provoking situations and the individual is provided a step by step process of how to solve problems (Alfano and Beidel, 2014). The problem-solving method includes finding multiple solutions to the presenting problem, assessing the pros and cons, and implementing the chosen solution (Alfano and Beidel, 2014). Providing the client with the skills needed to resolve problems are beneficial to the client because it helps him/her to think things through.

Two different psychotherapies approaches were implemented in the Gloria videos each video highlighted the respective approach of each psychotherapist. Albert Ellis who established the Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Fritz Perls who developed the Gestalt approach. Each therapy section in the video was about 30 minutes where each psychotherapist got the opportunity to explain his theory, interview Gloria and then discuses and explain the his founding. The main different between these two different approaches can be explained by the effect of the interaction between the therapist and Gloria. The Gestalt approach focus on self-awareness and the present rather than the Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), which focus on the cognitive, emotional and behavioral conflicts.

The client had a troubled childhood growing up in Los Angeles California. He grew up poor, eating out of trash cans, moving from hotel to hotel. After his parent’s divorce, his father abandoned the family for several years. This has caused the client to feel abandoned and worthless. The Japanese community did not accept John because “ I was of mixed race,” which also made the client feel worthless and unwanted. The client did not have many friends in his neighborhood because “ I was different” in appearance compared to the other kids in the community. The client felt like an outcast and would keep to himself. In high school, the client reconnected with his father and moved into his home. The client reported, “ I would lay in the bed for days,

The father of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is Albert Ellis. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1913, New York became Dr. Ellis’ home since his family move there when he was four years old. Ellis struggled with health problems and physical ailments from childhood until his death in 2007. As a child, Ellis survived on his own as his parents were absent. His father was a traveling business person and his mother was emotionally absent (Albert Ellis Institute, 2012). The foundation of REBT developed when a youthful Ellis utilized a philosophy of viewing life to deal with his physical and family issues (Corey, 2013).

Understanding that solution-focused therapists operate under the assumption that clients already have the necessary skills to solve their problems, it is our job as therapists to help them regain insight into their problems. Therefore, it is understandable why solution-focused therapy is considered a brief therapeutic approach. If the clients already have the ability to solve their own issues then they just need to be reminded of their strengths and resources, shifting the focus.

My approach to counseling: This was an issue that I had to face very cautiously. The client was a friend that I loved and I had to put our relationship aside so that I would not be bias in counseling her. My goal for the first session was ease the client’s fears of communicating her marital issues to someone outside of her marriage. Even though this client was very lively and animated, she was very private in regard to this relationship with Marc. My particular approach/theory of counseling during this session was Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My goal for the second session was______________. My particular approach/theory of counseling during this session was__________________________.