Solution Focused Therapy Case Study

Action Theories
There are various philosophies and studies that have led to great advancements in counseling through the years with contributions of numerous individuals. Furthermore, I will analyze solution-focused therapy and how it has on effect on clients from diverse backgrounds and personalities. Moreover, it is imperative to comprehend that the main goal is for the client to have a goal in mind and to be supportive and encouraging in their success. This should be done while emphasizing on the clients attributes rather than the internal and external conflicts they are facing.
Define the Core Constructs Solution Focused Therapy
To be effective, counselors must assist the client in discovering resources within themselves to help them build on their strengths in solving their conflicts. In the conversation with

the client Robyn, Dr. Berg speaks to her about people upsetting her and provides her with an experiment. She must look for signals that let her know which battles she could win and to pretend that it’s a battle she could win. She will also think about what works best in terms of conflicts with her husband and her sister. Furthermore, this activity begins the goal development process and provides development in the solution talk for the next session. Consequently, the treatment will increase the clients hope and optimism by creating expectancy for change, no matter how small (Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014). Dr. Berg intends for Robyn to feel more at ease and less confrontational by “winning the battle” with her own feelings. Moreover, during this part of the stages of treatment Dr. Berg initiates the first step in treatment to identify a solvable complaint, which will places the solution in the client’s hands. Additionally, SFBT assumes that exceptions to the problem or thinking about times when the problem is absent gives clues to effective solutions (Seligman &Reichenberg, 2014).
Conceptualizing Clients Using a Solution Focused Approach
Through a solution focused approach therapists believe that it is essential to be enabled and build on positive changes.

Furthermore, it is imperative to build on the clients’ strengths and successes. An example of this is in the Mylab Vignette 19.2 when Dr. Berg acknowledges and praises the client for working, going to school, and raising her children and telling her that “she could do it.” The purpose is for the client to know and feel empowered to succeed.
Using Solution Focused Therapy in Treatment
The purpose of scaling questions is to inspire clients to identify the difficult situations they face, furthermore demonstrate their own progress. In vignette 19.3 Robyn and her husband have conflicts with each other. Due to the situation Robyn is facing, Dr. Berg asks her to think about what she would say while being at different levels. The scaling levels are categorized between 1-10; with 0 being the worst day and 10 being after the “miracle.” Although her husband and her points of view may be diverse, it is imperative for her to realize that there is a solution to the problem.

Reflection

SFBT is a culturally respectful approach to working with clients of diverse backgrounds. (Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014). However, there are cases, such as Mai’s a Native American working in North Carolina where there are certain limitations to the theory of SFBT. For instance, the fact that SFBT occurs in a short amount of time might be a challenge to her, as it might contradict her perception of time. It is imperative to keep in mind that clients are their own experts who know what is best for them (Haley, nd). On the other hand, the techniques might be helpful to help her with time management. What stood out the most is that SFBT has been proven to be effective, while being present-oriented and it entails few sessions.