SFT

who invented it

• steve shazer

• insoo kim berg

what is SFT primary focus

• to concentrate building solution rather than analyse the problem

what is “exception”in SFT

time where the problem is absent or not as severe

• used to identify which strategies that are used by the client that succesfuly solve the problem

what is miracle question

goal setting technique

• ask client to envision how life will be diff if the problem is suddenly solved

how does language affect in SFT

• language shape reality

• how client talk about their problem can shift te mindset and outcome

what is scaling question

• tools to quantify subjective experience

• rate the pain in the scale of 1 to 10

what is the therapist view on “normal”

• avoid defining normal

• respect client as theyre the experts in their life

role of therapist

• facilitator

• help amplify client strength

• direct attention to solution

• focus on future goals and immediate change

how SFT view developmenr of behavioral disorder

• ignore problem origin

• emphasize how the problem develop to identify an effective solution

purpose of compliment in therapy

• reinforce progress

• acknowledge client strength

• promote empowerment and change

what is coping questions for

• encourage client to identify and build past coping strategies

what is false solutions

ineffective pattern client repeat because of narrow problem focused thinking