solution focused therapy

evidence-informed

did SFT begin as ‘evidence-informed’ or ‘theory-driven’

brief therapy approaches

emphasises short-term, goal-focused therapeutic interventions

social constructionism

particuraly gregory bateson’s ideas about the social nature of reality and the importance of language in shaping our perceptions and experiences

postmodernism

emphasis on a collaborative, non-pathologising stance, influenced by foucault and derrida, who critqued the idea of objective truth

constructivist approaches

suggest that individuals construct their understanding of the world based on their experiences

true or false. under the assumption of SFT, small steps can lead to big changes

true

true or false. SFT shifts attention from analysing problems to noticing hopes, strengths, exceptions, and possible change

goals, exceptions, means, and signs of success

what are the focus gems of SFT

goals

refers to the client’s desired outcomes or the changes they hope to achieve

exceptions

actively looking for times when things have been different for the client

means

refers to the resources, strengths, and abilities that the client already possesses or can access to achieve their goals

signs of success

indicators that progress is being made towards the client’s goals

goal setting questions

helps clients define the changes they want to see in their lives “what would you like to be different as a result of our work together?”

miracle question

opens up the preferred future. “suppose tonight, while you sleep, a miracle happens and the problem that brought you here is gone. What would that look like.”

scaling quesrions

locates where they are and builds motivation “On a scale from one to ten…”

exception-seeking questions

identifies what’s already working. “tell me about a time when the problem isnt happening. whats different about that”

coping questions

building resilience and acknowledges survival. “how have you managed to keep going with all those challenges?”

copliments and affirmation

woven throughout (not just at the end). “i can see how much your son means to you”

false

true or false. the SFT techniques list is liner and should be followed in order

establish, use, create, check, establish

what is the solution-focused intervention flow chart

true

true or false. in SFT the emphasis on individual strengths and solutions may overlook the influence of cultural, social, and systemic factors on a person’s difficulties and neglect the impact of larger cultural and structural factors that contribute to challenges faced by marganlised communities

false

true or false. SFT is not based on Western cultural norms

true

true or false. standardised questions and directives may inadvertently impose a cultural bias

false

true or false. SFT has a focus on power imbalances and systemic injustices and challenges oppressive systems