Solution Focused Therapy,Solution Focused Therapy

Please see attached file for questions.

1. Compare the postmodern approach of SFBT to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).  Explain specific circumstances supporting the utilization of SFBT, as well as your feelings regarding the use of this approach within therapy versus the utilization of CBT. 

2. Describe what you believe this therapy has to offer to individuals by the exclusion of problems and exclusion of solutions. Share your feelings regarding the typical timeframe for use of SFBT with the incorporation of ideas for managing acute depressive symptoms without suicidality present. 

3. Share ideas for maintaining professionalism by the counselor when the past is repeatedly verbalized by the client who seems unmotivated for change. How would you effectively engage an individual in SFBT?

 

 

Read p. 1-17 of John Sharry’s text regarding the development and strategies utilized within SFBT with emphasis on characteristics of SFBT. .google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=BcHTsy0ZOVwC&oi=fnd&pg=PR 7&ots=ljCWdXsTIR&sig=TYO58lRojaePjSmA64VqcKu7QY4#v=onepage&q&f=false

Read Reddy’s (et al., 2015) publicized article paying careful attention to the case example of SFBT regarding its potential positive effects in managing depression. https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.150849

Read Ch. 13 (Corey, 2016) with a concentration on SFBT (p. 371-381) regarding this therapy’s characteristics, effectiveness, and overall formulation of goals.