Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Introduction

Solution focused brief therapy means a therapeutic approach that considers the treatment as a process in which the client and counselor establish game plan abstinence or moderate. This therapy is compatible with several counseling techniques since it aims to help customers to better exploit the strengths and skills they already have. In this game, players are characterized by low motivation or ambivalence. Brief therapy focused on finding solutions focuses on strengths, solutions and a better future that inspire customers and encourage them to take charge.

The client's objectives are well formulated (they are small, relevant, specific and achievable), and the questions and answers are carefully punctuated so as to build or to highlight a positive reality that will facilitate the achievement (Winbolt, 2010). Brief therapy research-based solutions allow the counselor to start looking for solutions immediately, even when the player or his family is in crisis. It provides the necessary tools to help the client to explore all options treat her ambivalence and find realistic alternatives to gambling. The following is adapted from Working with the Problem Drinker: A Solution-Focused Approach (Ratner, et. al., 2012).

Principles

Brief therapy focused on finding solutions is governed by three rules:

Rule # 1: Do not create problems where there is none.

Rule # 2: Build on what works.

Rule # 3: Proceed differently if something does not work.

These pragmatic guidelines will help advisors evaluate their clinical work with problem drinker. Here are some useful questions that counselors may arise during a session:

Do I focus on the problems presented by the client? Difficulty playing poker, or do I skidded to impose my own views (e.g., total abstinence)? (Rule # 1)

How can I help and motivate the customer to continue doing what works? (Rule # 2)

Even small changes can lead to transformation. Therefore, a reduction in frequency of play, time spent playing and the amount invested is an improvement that should be encouraged.

What can I do differently if the client does not respond? [Rule 3] (Franklin, 2012).

If the client does not respond and if nothing is done to achieve the goals of treatment, they may need to be reassessed. Often, players have a hidden agenda that we must uncover. First see what the customer deems important; what will motivate them to continue treatment.

Assumptions

Besides the basics, brief therapy focused on finding solutions based on several assumptions on which advisors can rely on to guide their interactions ...