SOLUTION-FOCUSED THERAPY

Question 1

What is the theory of SFT?

Answer 1

• Instead of focusing on problems, origins, amelioration, SFT looks for constructive changes already occurring and seeks to build on changes
• Grounded in positive psychology – collaborative exploration of strengths and building on the strengths

Question 2

therapy is defined as the achievement….

Answer 2

of positive aims, not the treatment of deficits

Question 3

CBT vs. SFT

Answer 3

• Where CBT emphasises helping by teaching skills – SFT focuses on behaviours the ct is already implementing that promote goal attainment

Question 4

who is SFT appropriate for?

Answer 4

• Techniques may be valuable for a broad array of pts who can benefit from recognising and building upon their strengths
• Interaction btwn pt and T – process in which problem talk is transformed to solutions
• The T looks for exceptions to problems, and the strengths the ct already has to build upon these
• SFT is particularly appropriate for pts who can readily form TA and sustain goal-oriented work btwn sessions.

Question 5

5 process elements that dominate SFT

Answer 5

• Inquiry into presession change to initial solution-focused conversation
• Use of miracle questions to help frame goals
• Search for exceptions to problem patterns to explore possible solutions
• Use of scaling questions to assess current status and anchor future ax progress
• Provision of positive feedback and homework tasks to help sustain the SF btwn sessions