Solution-focused Therapy Techniques Flashcards
Is there any one specific way to perform solution-focused therapy?
No. The counsellor Needs to be flexible and tailor an approach that suits each individual client.
What is the core distinguishing feature of solution-focused therapy?
That the session remains focused on solutions and the future, rather than on problems and the past.
How does the counsellor approach the counselling conversation?
With problem-free talk and solution-focused language. Solution-focused therapists are interested in moving the client away from problem-talk and towards solution-talk.
How do solution-focused therapists set the scene at the beginning of the counselling session?
By engaging in problem-free talk at the beginning of a counselling session.
What would a solution-focused therapist prefer to talk about at the start of therapy - rather than the problem?
Th3 therapist would rather get to know the client as a person, rather than immediately discussing the problem.
Why is it important that the solution-focused therapist get to know the client as a person first?
So the counsellor can better understand the clients range of strengths as well as how to best engage with the client.
How can initiating problem-free talk assist the counsellor?
It helps the counsellor identify and show appreciation for a clients competencies, values, and positive strengths.
Why is it helpful to use problem-free talk at the beginning of a session?
- It enables the therapist, within the first few minutes of meeting a new client, to meet the ‘person’ rather than the ‘problem’.
- It allows the therapist to ‘choose’ the client with whom she is going to work.
- It begins the process of ‘resource gathering’, which will equip the client and therapist with the necessary means to solve whatever problems have brought them together.
What does it mean when it says ‘ it allows the therapist to ‘choose’ to work with the person, rather than the problem?
Because this problem allows the counsellor to see the client for they really are, rather than just a collection of problems.
Should solution-focused therapists ever allow the client to talk about the problem?
Yes. Therapists do allow the client to talk about the problem, however, they gradually shift the counselling conversation to focus on solutions.
How should solution-therapist direct their questions?
They should ensure their questioning focuses on solutions rather than problems.
Should counsellors ask solution-focused questions or problem-focused questions?
Solution-focused.
What is an alternative to this question - “how can I help you?”
How will you know when therapy has been helpful?
What is an alternative to this question - “could you tell me about the problem?”
What would you like to change?
What is an alternative to this question - “can you tell me more about the problem?”
Can we discover exceptions to the problem?
