Theories of Counseling - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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- Опубліковано 12 лис 2024
- This video explains the theory of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) as applied to mental health counseling. A summary of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and opinion on how specific aspects can be used in integrative counseling are reviewed.
"Clients are the experts." I love that! It allows the client to figure out what needs to be addressed and make the decision whether or not change is necessary. I like this form of therapy because it holds the client accountable for what happens in therapy.
I like this approach for situations that bare a sense of urgency. There are times when a clients circumstance requires a quick result. Additionally, if an individual is somewhat skeptical about therapy, or is reluctant to delving into their past and stories about their mother and father etc., this approach is ideal. This approach allows individuals to experience relief right-away. It can also convert a skeptic into a believer of the benefits of therapy. Thank You Dr. G.
This is a useful theory for everyday clients that are not undergoing psychosis. I believe this can be best utilized with clients who present with basic issues such as overwhelmed with work, family, school... or those who have relationship issues. It is important to remember that the majority of people needing therapists are not mentally ill, and this type of basic therapy will empower persons to find their own solutions.
I am not sure if you realize how awesome you are. Thank you for taking the time to explain this information in a way that everyone could understand. God bless you.
You're welcome!
I like that the focus is not on causes which seems to promote a focus on the present. the miracle question brings an understanding of what change might look like for the client. This awareness examines the reality for the client. I also think the emphasis on small goals brings greater accomplishments.
SFT is not afraid of the problems, does not dissuade clients from talking about problems, concerns etc if they feel they need to. The key is not to fuel the fire or problem talk, but rather solution talk. As an SFT therapist I will always work to point the client not to where they were, but where they want to be.
Personally, I like the miracle question and the message approach a lot. The miracle question technique gives the client an opportunity to anticipate the ideal or expected version of their stories. If the client is being realistic, it is very helpful for them to actually think about the consequences of their behavior and possible results of changes. As far as the message approach, I personally think it works as a reminder or sometimes a worksheet. It gives the client an actual written down information sheet that they can review after the session or even in the future.
Thankyou I am psychology student in Thailand and you made me understand this in English better than in Thai . Thank you it helps a lot
I can appreciate this therapeutic approach because it maintains that when a problem cannot be changed, a reframe is still possible. There are many complaints or problems that a client may be bearing that therapy cannot help; however, in solution-focused brief therapy one of the goals is to help the client to experience the problem in a more positive way. In my opinion, optimism can go a long way.
+Nakesha Tucker I agree that the technique of reframing the problem is effective. Thus, that may be all that is needed for certain clients. Just to see their problem from a different view.
With both Constructivist Theories of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy, they seem both excellent theories to approach with children. Since the purpose is to remain in the present, it does not need to explore complex circumstances that lead to behaviors, which could be difficult for children to understand, but rather allows the client to explain from their perspective and their story. Then the focus is how solutions from within the client, based on strengths.
I like that you can get right to work with Solution Focused therapy. The goals are clear, specific and concrete. It gives the client and counselor a chance to note the progress or lack thereof. I can see how this will give the client motivation by seeing that they are able to meet goals even if they are small to start off with.
Solution-focused brief therapy is nice. I like that the client is the one who is in charge of identifying the problem and knowing what to improve. I think that this therapy can be intertwined with other therapies. I also believe there needs to be more emphasis on the counselor-client relationship.
Thank you Dr. Gande! this video was a great review!
I like this therapy as it is similar to existential therapy. I do appreciate the video for explaining the solution focused brief therapy. Perception is key to helping the client change, but I do not see much about the therapeutic alliance. I agree that the alliance is important and believe it will help with this theory as well.
Useful information. Thank you.
As a client, I think I would value the message at the end of the session. Receiving compliments, reviewing goals and a proactive task at the end of the session might go a long way towards helping the client make progress. Most people don't get enough authentic compliments which Imagine these compliments would be. This message could be an encourager between sessions.
+Angie Grimes I agree that by closing a session by reviewing solutions and providing the client with their strengths would cause the client to be more willing and confident in achieving their goals. I think you're right in that people get told a lot what they're doing wrong instead of compliments which may contribute to their mental health ailments.
The concept of pretherapy change is wonderful, although not universal. For those clients that made the call for help, it is definitely provocative enough to elicit some kind of in-depth client response. Mandated clients without an option of pretherapy change, however, do have a litany of other SFBT benefits to enlist!
I really found this theory interesting how they focus on the exceptions of the stories and attempt to turn them into positives. I also really like how they make the client the expert and the counselor is not. I think that often times that role is flipped and it's nice because I believe that no matter what if the client is going to change it's up to them. I do like the focus on compliments but I worry that too many compliments from the counselor can develop transference or counter transference issues.
In Solution-Focused Therapy, I did not agree with the idea that the client's perception does not need to change because it confused me on ways to go about reframing problems in positive ways with the client. Unless clients choose to have desire to change their perception, not much can be reframed. I like that this modality considers that change occurs before the client begins therapy because I agree with this concept. Simply reaching out to seek therapy is a strength that should be considered.
I agree. Perception is created by our interpretation of what is happening to us, which is a result of our beliefs and values. If we have a inaccurate view of what is happening then they will make choices that can be destructive or at least unhealthy.
Thank you. This was very useful
Ah! Causes. I agree, they are often very important. The example of the pt w/test anxiety comes to mind, eg. I wonder how this approach would look and what the outcome would be in that example?
Hello! I am currently in school for counseling and was wondering if you have these available to print? I found your videos very useful and have helped me learne and understand these theories!
Thanks for the great video. Quick question, in the Theory of Personality it states that perception does not need to change but then Reframing problems is listed as a technique. There seems to be tension here. Doesn't a reframe essentially change perception of a problem of situation? Nice use of the word foci btw.
Pen and Paper Good point. I think SFBT is all bout changing perception. by finding out the solution you're actually changing the way your perceive the problem.
Sargam Bihari I wouldn't say it's about changing perception it's about empowering the clients to realize their potential to overcome (humanism)
Especially for school counselors, but really for ALL counselors and educators--check out Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual @t
Nice.
I don't like the fact that there isn't any importance placed of the client's past. I think it is important to know what is causing the client's complaints and concerns. I'm not saying that there should be a great amount of time focused on the past, but the client should be able to express where they feel there complaints and concerns may be coming from. Even though the past is generally not discussed in this therapeutic approach, I can appreciate that it doesn't allow the client to ruminate over something that may have happened to them in the past. Instead, it pushes them to reframe the problem and find a possible solution.
+priscilla j I agree, I don't like that there is no focus on the cause of problems. Although a client would gain insight on how to deal with the problem when it occurs, it seems to me like the problem would continue to happen if the source of it was not identified.
Alexandra,
I concur with you and Priscilla that there should be a focus on the client problems. If we don't identify what the problem is how can we help as counselors. It seems confusing.
Ruminating on the problem, analyzing it, etc. provides no basis for change. You know the source, but so what? He addresses this at about 16:20.
This theory was developed by Insoo Kim Berg.
I am not sure in what capacity such a brief theory as this would have long lasting effects on clients. Although i like certain techniques like compliments and focusing on behaviors as opposed to placing blame on the past, it seems to be a very rushed to the solution type process.
I agree that Solution-Focused Therapy can seem very rushed to many clients. However, some clients would prefer a more immediate solution to their problems. This can be true for clients of different cultures. Although I do not agree with some concepts of the theory, I like that other parts can be easily integrated in counseling.
where can I find the best reference for SFBT ( a specific book you used)?
yes.. a book by Paul hanton.. another book by Linda metcalf..
Dr. Grande- I really enjoy your videos about the Theories of Counseling, but why don't you have a video about Feminist Theory?!?