Applicability of Solution-Focused Therapy in Diverse Cultures

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Application to Diverse Populations
Through research, solution focused therapy has proven to be flexible in adapting to the values and perceptions of the client due to the theory being based in constructivism, making it a therapy that is applicable to diverse populations (Corcoran & Pillai, 2009). More specifically, as it pertains to the case study at the end of the paper, Solution focused therapy being a future oriented and goal directed therapy fits well with cultures preferring therapy to be concrete in its’ application, especially those of Asian culture (Hsu & Wang, 2012).
The case study at the end of the paper discusses the application of solution-focused therapy for a Taiwanese family. Solution focused therapy is a suitable therapy for …show more content…

The parents are in a conflictual long distance marriage, with the identified patient being the elder of the two siblings presenting with acting out behaviors, such as truancy from school, breaking curfew and spending excessive time with friends.
For the early phase client goal, the therapist will work on the relationship between the husband and wife. Therapist will work to improve the frequency of communication between the long distance couple, helping them to improve their sense of connection and to improve emotional intimacy. Therapist will use the interventions videotalk to help the clients to recognize their ways of interacting and speaking to one another. Therapist will then have the couple dedicate a time each week to have a conversation about anything other then finances, logistics of running a home and being in a long distance …show more content…

Solution focused therapists, uses language and questions to help the client to use the strengths that they have to achieve the desired change that they want. The therapy adapts to clients frame of reference making it a type of therapy that is applicable to diverse populations and diverse settings. Solution focused therapy is especially fitting for Asian cultures as it aligns with the values of needing to save face and preferring a pragmatic approach to conducting day to day tasks. Despite the slow accumulation of research in solution focused therapies, research findings have shown that it is an effective form of treatment and is efficient and less costly than other types of

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