Solution Focused Therapy Versus Narrative Therapy

 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

Kelley (1996) reported that after the therapist has a full understanding of the problem the deconstruction phase moves on to its second stage. The therapist and the client begin working together to break down the prevailing story in order to map the influence the problem is having on the client's life (Kelley, 1996). Mapping the effect of the problem is particularly important because it lays the foundation of the new story line (Monk, Winslade, Crocket & Epston, 1997). According to Monk, Winslade, Crocket & Epston (1997) typically when the effect of the problem is discussed with the client they begin to feel as if their story has been heard. They

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

Rather than trying to transform or change the person and create a new “desirable” human all together, narrative therapy leans towards the goal of transforming the

Why is externalising a central technique in narrative therapy today, and what are the limitations and successes of this technique?

The client met with his counselor on 05/06/2017 for his one on one session to discuss his treatment plan goals. the client has been on track with his goals and is working on his second step. the client discuss one of the things that his currently working on and that is acceptance. the client explained that he is having a hard time acceptance certain situations and things that happen in his life, and most of the time it result in him resulting to using drugs. the client as well talked about being disappointed in himself for relapsing after two years of being sober. the client reported that he didn't use the tools that were given to him from his last his was in the program, getting a sponsor and learning coping skills. the client reported that

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

Family therapy is a technique that has many alternative approaches to every aspect of treatment which Nichols (2014), states may present a challenge when describing a basic technique. The two models of family therapy in which I feel that I would be most effective and comfortable with would be, experiential family therapy and solution-focused brief therapy. I feel most comfortable with these models because, I adapt to the role of the therapist of both therapies naturally. According to Nichols (2014), when families seek therapy they are stuck in a life-cycle transition, sometimes they are obvious and sometimes they are not obvious. I’ve found that during the first session an excellent question is to ask the client why now so that they can

Narrative therapy is probably my favorite model, since I used some of its concepts before I knew it was a theory. Working in the substance abuse field many of my clients see themselves as the “problem”. However my job as a case manager is to assist clients in seeing that the drugs are the problem, and our job together will be uncovering ways to change the dominants narrative which is drugs. Furthermore, we help clients in taking their power back, and become directors of their own destiny. As I learned more about narrative therapy I try and use most of the tools this concepts provides. Narrative therapy key idea is externalizing the Problem. According to Metcalf (2011) externalizing the problems separate the person from the problem and helps

This paper is going to look into two models of intervention that Ben and I think might help him cope with things going on in his every day life. The two that we have chosen are Cognitive-behavioral therapy and Narrative therapy. We will look into both of these and also as we do that we will find out what the role of the social worker is in both cases.

Sarah hugged her new fiancé moments after he proposed and could not help but think to herself, “I know he did this because we just found out we are pregnant.” Sarah’s negative view and assumptions are based on the stories she has created about her life. Applying concepts from a Narrative theory, one would hope to alter Sarah’s “story” to one that is more positive. “My boyfriend proposed to be because we are madly in love and this is the next step in our life together.” Once Sarah replaces one negative story in her life with a more positive one, Sarah can continue to view situations in a more positive light. “My fiancé bought me a present because he wants to show me he loves me.” By altering the stories that Sarah has created about herself, she has the ability to change her life and where her story goes. The idea of altering or rewriting what an individual’s story may be in order to actively reshape, alter or change

Compared to other psychotherapeutic approaches, narrative therapy is the new kid on the block. The change in the cultural and social climate of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s demanded a change in therapeutic practices. Influenced by various existing approaches, narrative therapy has found its own place in the field psychotherapy. Narrative therapy’s core concepts make it not only unique but also effective. According to narrative therapy, “narratives are a reflection of the dominant culture and therefore must be challenged to ensure that they are sensitive to diversity issues, such as gender, sexual orientation, and culture” (Nystul, 2011, p. ). These narratives are dominant and often cause turmoil when they don’t mirror the local discourses

Narrative counseling seeks to be respectful and a non-blaming approach to counseling; the client is the expert of his or her own life. Similar to Client Centered Therapy in which the client has the innate ability to self-actualize without the direction of the therapist. Additionally, Narrative Counseling separates the client from their problem and believes that he/she has the resources to face the problems in their lives. Client Centered Therapy also focuses on the client and separates the client

This paper uses the application, concepts and techniques from The Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and The Satir Model under Family Therapy in working with the case study of George.