Solution-Focussed Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that emphasizes building solutions rather than delving into problems. By concentrating on a person's present and future aspirations, SFBT helps individuals identify and achieve their goals, fostering positive change in a relatively brief period.
About Solution-Focussed Therapy
Developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg at the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee, SFBT operates on the principle that clients possess the necessary resources to solve their problems. The therapist's role is to facilitate the client's recognition and utilisation of these inherent strengths.
Key components of SFBT include:
- Goal Setting: Collaboratively establishing clear, concise, and realistic goals that the client wishes to achieve.
- Miracle Question: Encouraging clients to envision how their life would be different if their problems were resolved, helping to identify desired outcomes.
- Exception Seeking: Exploring times when the problem did not occur or was less impactful, to uncover effective strategies already in use.
- Scaling Questions: Assessing the client's current position regarding their goals and determining steps to progress further.
By focusing on solutions and future possibilities, SFBT empowers clients to make meaningful changes efficiently, often within a limited number of sessions.
Additional reading
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Australian Psychological Society (APS)
The APS provides a comprehensive review of evidence-based psychological interventions, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. This resource offers insights into the effectiveness and application of SFBT within various clinical settings.
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