Introduction To Solution-Focus Therapy

When determining the intervention that would be used, many questions needed to be answer. Is the approach appropriate for addressing the problem? Is the approach relevant and appropriate to Selena? Many interventions were reviewed and studied . The invention that I felt would work best with Selena would be solution-focused therapy. Solution-focused therapy emerged in the last 20 years as a strategy for working with adults, families, and minors and has been successful. Hepworth et al. (2013) stated “this approach emphasizes the identification of solution, rather than resolving problems” (p.421). Hepworth et al. (2013) also stated that “the goal of this approach is to release their unconscious resources; thereby shifting from a problem-oriented
SFT is a family systems approach in which the family is looked at as whole rather than individual units. Solution-focused techniques are organized around two fundamental strategies which are to develop a well-focused goal and generate a solution (Nichols, 2014). Therapists who use solution-focused therapy choose interventions from behavioral and cognitive treatments. Many of the techniques used are goal setting, scaling, identifying, miracle question, and solution talk. Hepworth et al. (2013) states “The solution-focused therapy approach involves practical procedures and techniques that can be readily learned and applied in many practice situations” (p. 437). Nichols (2014) states “Solution-focused therapists assume that people are resilient and resourceful” (p. 227). Solution focused therapy is one approach one could use when working with Selena and her family. This intervention was most beneficial as this approach allows Selena to emphasize on the identification of solution, rather than resolving problems. It also allows Selena to emphasize on her own strengths and attributes which also promotes a positive image of herself and her capacities (Hepworth & Rooney, 2013). The solution focused approach brings about empowerment and positive change within oneself. The intervention also asserts that Selena has the right to determine her desired outcome which encourages long lasting change. It gives Selena a since of control over her own life. With solution focused therapy, the principle of the intervention is that the client is the expert of their life and the therapist takes the stance of curiosity and uses questions and responses (Nichols, 2014). There is, however, substantial evidence of the effectiveness of the approach in practice settings and with different populations (Hepworth & Rooney, 2013). There is evidence in the effectiveness of SFT with