Solution-Focused Brief Therapy , Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, Volume 37, Number 2 / June, 2007
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Abstract: A brief history on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is given, followed by pragmatic assumptions, offering a new ‘lens’ for looking at clients. SFBT originated from social constructionism: reality is subjective and there are many realities, all equally correct. Outcome studies indicate that SFBT has a positive effect in less time and satisfies the client’s need for autonomy. Indications and differences between problem-focused psychotherapy and SFBT are outlined. SFBT can be seen as a form of cognitive behavior therapy. Instead of reducing problems, the solution-focused question is: ‘What would you rather have instead?’ A lot could change for the better for both clients and therapists.
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, SFBT Solution focused brief therapy, Therapy, alternative therapies | Tagged: autonomy, clients, history, problem-focused, psycyhotherapy, satisfaction, sfbt, social, solution focused brief therapy, therapists
