Post Modern

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to postmodern therapies, including narrative therapy and solution-focused brief therapy.

Postmodern Therapy

A form of therapy that emphasizes the subjective nature of reality and the role of social context in shaping individual experiences.

Constructivism

The belief that individuals create their own views and constructs of events and relationships based on their perceptions and experiences.

Narrative Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and aims to change maladaptive stories into adaptive ones.

Externalizing

A therapeutic technique that separates clients from their problems, allowing them to gain power over their issues.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

A therapeutic approach that seeks to find solutions rather than focus on underlying problems or historical frameworks.

Eliciting Stories

The first stage of narrative therapy where therapists encourage clients to share their narratives and explore the meaning of their experiences.

Miracle Question

A technique used in SFBT to help clients envision a future where their problems are resolved.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, considered essential in building the therapeutic alliance.

Goal Setting

A key component in therapy where clients define their own counseling goals and the desired changes they are seeking.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative and trusting relationship established between therapist and client, crucial for effective therapy.