I read an article titled, Paradigm Shift in the Therapeutic Approach: an Overview of Solution-Focus Brief Therapy. The authors’ content consisted of describing SFBT, noting that its primary functions consist of exceptions, resources and goals and the main terminology used in the theory. According to Popescu (2016), Solution Focus Brief Therapy, references a different format than the other therapies. Other therapies focus on the presenting problem an individual is experiencing, while this therapy found it necessary to look at the solution first. In this paper I will give some insight to the origination of SFBT, how it is utilized in therapy and note the great strides it has made since developing. These are the things that I found interesting …show more content…
SFBT was founded by Steve de Shazar and Insoo Kim Berg at The Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee during the 1980s. SFBT is an evidence-based theoretical approach to therapy, which references finding solutions to existing problems. The key operation process stems from the idea that the patient has the solution within themselves and the counselor is responsible for asking the appropriate questions. These questions allow conversation to be developed that will formulate solutions to various situations and are utilized in many settings outside of therapy. For instance, SFBT is used widely in school systems, on the job with employees, as well as for family therapy, and assistance with drug …show more content…
This helps direct the client to a place where they can start to accept feedback. Also, it is important to find out how the patient went about their day. In the past, there may have been a time they didn’t encounter a problem. The therapist is responsible for assisting the client, by checking to see if those behaviors can be reintroduced in the client’s life. Importantly, the use of this therapy can be completed in three visits or twenty. Completion of therapy, really depends on the patient and the progress that he or she readily makes. As previously, stated this therapy can be used in many venues. It originated to be applied to psychotherapy patients but traveled into school systems and later businesses during the 1980s. My guess is it works well because, we use it to solve problems instead of concentrating on why the problem exist. If one idea doesn’t work for a given situation then what is the harm in trying something else. According to Popescu (2016), SFBT, is known to have success rates along the lines of 70% with patients. This therapy works well in the school system when it comes to addressing behavior problems of children. In favor of the counselor there is not a lot of time to spend on therapy with students. The idea of turning around the behavior of a student in 3-7 sessions is very hopeful and yields progress depending on
SFBT focuses on solution/success and not the problem/failure. Both therapies avoid using the medical model. In these two therapies the patient is not viewed as sick. Building a strong and solid relationship with the client is salient in both therapies. This article mentioned a lot about changing a client’s distorted thinking and how that will hopefully impact behavior. Some other theoretical concepts include: empathic listening;non judgemental acceptance; demonstrating respect for the clients and establishing a cooperative and equal relationship with the client. Counselors must also exhibit faith and confidence in the client. Clients are viewed as the “decision makers”. As counselors we are to help the client discover their strengths and resources that they may develop or may already be internal. (Watts & Pietrzak, 2000,
While CBT has many advantages, it alone does not encompass all of the concepts I believe are necessary to tackle a client’s needs. Therefore, I draw upon concepts from various theories to assist clients in achieving their goals. Pulling from Reality therapy, a key concept I utilize is focusing on what the client is doing and how to get them to evaluate whether they’re present actions are working for them. CBT does use some form of this in the sense that one must examine and establish their cognitive misconceptions; however, I prefer to extract this concept from Reality therapy because CBT tends to do so by focusing on the past. I am a firm believer that while the past can shape who you are, it does little good to remain focused on it. Focusing on overt behavior, precision in specifying the goals of treatment, development of specific treatment plans, and objective evaluation of therapy outcomes all come from Behavior therapy (Corey, 2013, p. 474). Behavior therapy is highly structured much like that of CBT. By utilizing this aspect of Behavior therapy, I am better able to closely observe where a client is currently and where they are headed. Lastly, I pull from Person-Centered therapy as the final key concept of my counseling approach. PCT focuses on the fact that client’s have the potential to become aware of their problems and resolve them (Corey, 2013). This Person-Centered therapy concept has overlap with CBT as
Initially, TFCBT was developed to treat sexually abused children, where parents play a key role in the treatment process (How to Implement Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2004). This form of psychotherapy focuses on a patient’s emotional and psychological difficulties due to trauma. Specifically, TFCBT is used ...
Although, this session ended with amazing results, I feel as though I need more practice with this type of therapy. I have to continue to practice on allowing the patient to come up with their own solutions. I found it hard not giving advice to my client, because I already knew the situation. However, in the end I found myself very proud, because even though this was not a real therapy session, but the client was able to find a real solution to her problem. This experience is one that teaches the therapist restraint, it allows one to step back and listen. It also gives the client the opportunity to reach a solution themselves without someone giving them the answer to their
...very effective. This manual should be researched and developed further because not only can people educate themselves, but therapists can have more time to focus on deeper problems and on patients who do not respond well to such therapies.
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Brief interventions range from 5 to 60 minutes and continue over three to six sessions. It is a matter of informing, counseling, stimulating and encouraging the subject to change certain behaviors by giving the subject a good reason to do so and by helping to find resources to replace himself.
This therapy assists the individual and finding what the needs are of the person. This makes the therapy unique by finding what is occurring with the person and what they can do to help regulate positive thoughts and emotions. As shown in the article, it mentioned how “some primary skills taught may include mood monitoring, behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and the development of problem-solving and social skills” (Mahoney, Kennard, & Mayes, 2011). The purpose of this therapy is to assist the client to create appropriate goals and work towards improving their symptoms. At first, this can be done by having the client monitor their mood and plan in activities they can become engaged in (Mahoney, Kennard, & Mayes, 2011). Therefore, this can play a significant role with my client due to finding what interests she has and if this can help her while handling her depression. The best way to monitor my client’s results would be working with my client and using CBT each time we meet. That way my client has spent enough time understanding her thoughts or emotions and how they have been impacting her
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form a therapy that is short term, problem focused, cost effective, and can be provided to a broad range of disorders and is based on evidence based practices, in fact it is has the most substantial evidence based of all psychosocial therapies (Craske, 2017, p.3). Evidence based practices are strategies that have been proven to be effective through research and science. One goal of CBT is to decrease symptoms and improve the quality of life by replacing maladaptive behaviors, emotions and cognitive responses with adaptive responses (Craske, 2017, p.24). The behavioral intervention goal is to decrease maladaptive behavior and increase adaptive behavior. The goal of cognitive intervention is to modify maladaptive cognitions, self-statements or beliefs. CBT grew out of behavioral therapy and the social learning theory (Dobson, 2012, p.9). It was not until the 1950s that CBT started to swarm the psychology field. Due to nonscientific psychoanalytical approaches, there was a need for a better form of intervention which ensued to behavioral therapy (Craske, 2017,
Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a unique approach to therapy that neither focuses on the past nor the future but on what is possible now. SFBT is a post modern approach to therapy that became popular in the 1960's and 70s based on the theory that posits small progress can lead to long term change. This approach was created by...creatorsThe clients and the counselor collaborate to establish realistic goals that can be reached in a relatively short period of time. The counselor works to create an environment where clients can be honest. SFBT believe that analyzing problems is not needed in the process of change. Behavior change is seen as an integral part of change in clients therapeutic process. Both the counselor and the client come together to create goals to incite a change in behavior.
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In this paper I will be discussing on whether or not current generations have any obligation(s) towards future generations. I will reason for why they do have certain obligations and responsibilities towards future generations in so much as preserving the environment for them and providing a sustainable future for their wellbeing. At first I am going to introduce a moral theory that will aid in explaining my topic from its point of view and objecting about it. Then I will propose certain objections to my position and respond to them accordingly, as well as an argument for my position. Finally I will end with briefly stating what I have done in the paper.
In a closer view of some these distinguished therapy techniques described by Shelder (2010), we can infer that the established patterns in behaviors,
...various forms of treatment methods used by therapist, it became more obvious to me that I prefer a combination of therapies. I can certainly see how each of the various approaches are pliable for different situations; from background to action based. It is my current understanding that as a school counselor I may be asked to move from one approach to another in a seamless fashion.