EDC 577 Week 2: Solution-Focused Counseling and Tiered Interventions

Vocabulary flashcards covering Behaviors of Real Concern (BORCs), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and the key stages and strategies of Solution Focused Counseling.

Behaviors of Real Concern (BORCs)

Behavior that is "getting in our way," which can be internalizing or externalizing, and informs goals, theoretical approaches, interventions, and taught strategies.

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

A framework in school counseling programs that is purposeful, preventative, responsive, and provides support across all tiers.

Solution Focused Counseling Key Aspects

A counseling approach centered on five key principles: problems can be solved, motivation is key, exceptions can be found, goals must be defined, and focus should be on behavior before connecting to thoughts and feelings.

Stage 1 of Solution Focused Counseling: Understand the Problem

The stage focused on exploring when the problem started, when it is more or less present, its effects on life, and potential beneficial solutions.

Stage 2 of Solution Focused Counseling: Goal Setting

The stage where counselors use SMART goals, 1-to-10 goal scales, and questions like the miracle question to establish desired outcomes and outline next steps.

Stage 3 of Solution Focused Counseling: Finding Exceptions

The stage aimed at helping students identify times when the problem did not exist or was successfully controlled, exploring what helped during those moments.

Miracle Question

A specific goal-setting question technique used in Solution Focused Counseling to help students envision how their situation would be different once the problem is solved.

Goal Scales (1-10)

A tool used in Solution Focused Counseling where students rate their current status and target goal on a scale of 1 to 10, describe each rating, and identify the next step.

Solution Focused Consultation & Collaboration

An approach to collaborating with teachers or families that involves asking when the student last demonstrated expected behavior, scale ratings of behavior frequency, and student characteristics for positive change.