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

As students enter the field of psychotherapy each and every one of them needs to find out what modality of treatment fits their own unique style. Postmodern theories allow the counselor or therapist to step out of the, I am in control role, handing that role over to the clients. Solution focused therapy looks for what the client is doing in their lives that is effective in the person’s situation (Shapiro, Friedberg, and Bardenstien, 2006). In the process, the therapist will identify these resources the individual is already utilizing throughout their daily routine to manage the problem identified by the client. Therefore, as the client describes the situation troubling them the therapist assists the client in seeing their strengths and

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

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.

Solution-focused therapy has been criticized for abandoning the expressive progressions of clients, yet, an analysis of works challenges this argument and shows that the use of positive self-talk within the changing process of Solution-focused therapy has been existing since its beginning expansion. This paper will explore the historical context of Solution Focused Therapy and how the theory has evolved. The author will also examine the underlying assumptions of the theory and causes, components of change, target of clinical intervention, and the role of therapist who practice Solution-focused therapy. The author will also attempt to identity multicultural, gender, and social justice issues and compare their targeted theory with other theoretical approaches involving Solution-focused therapy. In the end suggest possible modifications to overcome identified strengths and limitations of Solution Focused Therapy.

Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT) Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) places focus on a person 's present and future circumstances and goals rather than past experiences. In this goal-oriented therapy, the symptoms or issues bringing a person to therapy are typically not targeted. Instead, a qualified therapist encourages those in treatment to develop a vision of the future and offers support as they determine the skills, resources, and abilities needed to achieve that vision successfully.

This term paper is about solution-focused therapy and experiential therapy. In solution-focused therapy, the therapy does not emphasize the problem at all; it stresses and highlights the solution. The client is the expert and not the therapist. The experiential approach is often used to facilitate meaningful changes in individuals. SFBT is a short-term goal focused therapeutic approach which directs clients to focus on developing solutions, rather than on dwelling on problems. The theoretical framework, how change occurs, therapeutic techniques, postmodern perspective, the role of the therapist and some clinical examples are given in this term paper.

The theoretical orientation that best suites my personal style is a combination of both client-centered and brief therapy. In the first part of the paper, I try and describe the importance of developing a good client/therapist relationship using a client-centered approach. I like this approach the best because it helps the client to be more open and truthful with the therapist. There are several techniques that I find important in developing this bond such as: genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and active listening. After building a relationship with the client, a therapist is now faced with identifying and solving a problem behavior. With this in mind, I found that the brief therapy method best fits my style.

Therapy has been used for many generations as a mean to resolve dilemmas in a persons’ life. Unfortunately, due to cultural aspects, therapy is generally centered on an individual. We typically presume that any problem that one may exhibit can be solved through personal realizations. However, society and therapists alike are

The final step in the structure of the Solution Focused Brief Therapy is to apply the intervention. The Intervention consists of three tasks. The therapist will firstly, provide validation of the client's main problem. The therapist will then compliment the client, this is done to remind the client they have the strength to face there problem and the last step of the intervention is to provide homework, reinforcing the good behaviour. (Quick, 2008).

Therapists help clients find alternatives to current undesired patterns of behavior, cognition, and interaction that are within the clients’ repertory that can be co-constructed by therapists and clients. The role of the therapist in Solution Focused is usually a cheerleader or coach. They offer hope to client who feel like the problems is becoming a part of everyday life. The Therapist is mostly nondirective; this is when the client is encouraged to speak freely with minimal input from the therapist. This approach will help the clients discover their own solutions (Gehart

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

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.