Solution Focused Therapy Theory Analysis

This paper will focus on client’s presenting concerns and her biopsysocial system. Reader will explore how Solution Focused Therapy and Harm Reduction Therapy are relevant to client’s problems and why they would be most effective for client. Two intervention models that are relevant to the theories chosen will be outlined and how they relate to the client. An intervention plan that includes goals for the client will be evaluated and measured. Finally, the paper will discuss how the model chosen for intervention will have an impact on the macro level of change.

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.

The emergence of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) marked a changing of the guard within the realm of psychotherapy. For the previous century, the profession had been dominated by theories and practices, which was focused on unearthing a client’s repressed memories or family issues in hopes of identifying cracks in their mental and/or their emotional foundation that needed to be fixed. The change in perspective and approach presented by Steven de Shazer and his counterparts provided therapist and clients alike an opportunity to center in on the presenting issue, instead of prolonging the process in search of hidden truths. While de Shazer presented an alternative thought process to the therapeutic process, his model was the culmination of various therapist and models continuing to push the envelope.

 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 (SFT) was drawn out from the work of Milton Erickson. Most people identify SFT with the variation work from Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg. Solution-focused therapy is a therapy that is action oriented and focuses on finding solutions. In SFT, the client is considered the expert (they know exactly what the problem is), and the client has the resources to find a solution. SFT does not focus on diagnoses or assessments but focuses on what the client brings to therapy. Depending on the client and the problem, SFT has a 50% successful rate. SFT has many techniques to use to assist in finding solutions for problems. These techniques range from questioning the client to having the client complete homework assignments.

As Insoo Kim Berg, MSW and Steve de Shazer, M.S. (Solution Focused, n.d), explained the theoretical underpinnings of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) in this week's video, I made note of several similarities and differences between SFT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). One of the first things Insoo Kim Berg, MSW mentioned was the difference between who was considered the expert: the client or the therapist. SFT views the client as the expert above all else. Steve de Shazer indicated that the client and the therapist often had a difference of opinion as to what a successful solution looked like, and since the client is the customer and the one who has to live with the outcome, it is they who gets to

If I were to work with Mrs. Digat on counseling her parental skills, I would employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for several reasons. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. I appreciate that it is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events.  The benefit of this fact is that we can change the way we think to feel / act better even if the situation does not change. I believe this idea gives the client a sense of empowerment over their life and its outcome. By changing the way we think regardless of our surroundings produces harmony in our lives. This form of therapy instills in clients to be self-sufficient by focusing on teaching rational self-counseling skills; clients change because they learn how to think differently and they act on that learning. CBT therapists do not tell their clients what to do, rather, they teach their clients how to do it. This therapy challenges client’s irrational beliefs by gearing them to use rational thinking that it is based on fact. Often, we upset ourselves about things when, in fact, the situation isn 't like we think it is.

Solution Focus Brief Therapy is one of the theoretical methods used in the field of counseling. It was founded by Steve de Shazer and co-founded by Insoo Kim Berg. The SFBT approach is used in schools and behavioral counseling today. The concepts of this theory has helped to implement change in schools and institutional settings resulting in an improvement of behavior outcomes worldwide. This literature review is designed to discuss the origin of SFBT and the elements required for it to be effective. It’s strong impact not only in the school system but in the world of counseling and why it is preferred over some of the other theories, which contributed to SFBT evolving. Considering early on it was always noted that more studies needed to be completed to assess the validity of this theory.

The interview was with a 17-year-old male adolescent student who attends the high school where I work. I met the student in passing in the library and asked if he had a few minutes to answer some questions. The purpose of this interview was to apply solution-focused therapy (SFT) strategies and to ask a miracle question. I explained that I was taking a class and I needed to interview a student for the assignment. The student agreed and we started to discuss how his day began. My goal of quickly gathering precise, useful, and insightful information from the student that can help me solve a problem later. The student presented as relaxed and calm at the beginning. He lightly tapped his feet, fidgeted with his hands, and repeatedly shifted his

All therapy, in a wider sense, is designed to bring about change. Clients come to the therapy where, through a process of interaction with the therapist, “clients describe their problem hoping that the therapist will help them to solve their situation. Therefore, therapy can be understood as space where a conversation is aimed at bringing about change” (De Shazer 1994). The purpose of negotiating goals in solution focused therapy is to be clear about what goals the client want to pursue in therapy. This helps the client to point out when the problem is solved. In addition to knowing how goes the therapeutic process. The most commonly used technique is a projection into the future. It allows customers to see their problem from a new perspective, where the client is invited

I will make it evident how Solution-Focused Therapy is the appropriate therapy for Ana (Client) due to its concepts and the nature of the therapy. Solution-Focused Therapy does not take the past into consideration, it prefers to focus on the present and the future which will benefit the client by not dreading on the past and moving forward. According to Franklin (2001), Solution-Focused Therapy is approach to formulate solutions for the clients future instead of dreading on what occurred in the past, due to its focus on identifying past successful outcomes, and exceptions to the problem, it will assist with future problems by having a skills to solve the problem. Therapist who utilize solution-focused therapy are

Solution-focused therapy focuses on the strengths and resources of individuals and families. It is based on five beliefs. The first is that problems do not occur continuously, that exceptions occur. Secondly, families and individuals have strengths and techniques to solve their own problems. Thirdly, success brings hope about the future and one’s own abilities. Fourth, reality is co-created and therefore solutions are co-created with others. Lastly, the connection between the problem and solution does not exist (Koob 7 Love, 2010).

Clients come for mental health treatment for a variety of different reasons and there are a variety of different approaches that can be used to assist those clients. Solution-focused therapy (SFT) is one of those approaches. Examined are the treatment approach of SFT, the theory associated, evidence to support the treatment, the effectiveness with youth and culturally diverse clients, and the limitation of the approach.

People encounter various challenges in life ranging from diseases, lack of basic essential needs and psychiatric problems among others. This has given rise to various forms of therapies being adopted by specialists whilst offering solutions to depressed individuals. Group therapy has taken a center-stage in the management of depression. Butler et al (2008) in their article titled "Meditation with yoga, group therapy with hypnosis, and psychoeducation for long-term depressed mood: a randomized pilot trial" show that depression and anxiety form part of the well-known conditions named by individuals seeking treatment using therapies and complementary alternatives. Alternative therapies include yoga, qigong, tai chi, mediation, and exercise. They argue that people are increasingly using these therapies. Butler provides information claiming that yoga and exercise are effective therapies with high rates than uncontrolled activities (Butler, et al 2008). The authors also demonstrate that these therapies can be compared to established anxiety treatments and depression treatments such as sertraline, cognitive behavioral therapy, and imipramine.

All of the family therapy approaches described in this section were interesting and surely beneficial at some point and with someone’s family. Of the three mentioned, I would most likely use the McMaster’s Model. I can appreciate the Person-Centered Approach because it allows the families to recognize and solve their own problems. The family members focus on the present moment and have the opportunity to experience and express their true feelings. I also appreciate the six aspects of family functioning in the McMaster’s Model as opposed to the Olsen and Beaver Models that don’t consider the six aspects. When the six aspects are properly used, healthy communication is promoted and more problems are solved. I would use this often when counseling