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Solution Focused Therapy

Solution Focused Therapy

As the name suggests, solution-focused therapy is a goal-directed type of therapy that focuses on solutions and future circumstances, rather than past experiences. In SFT, conversations are directed towards developing solutions and discussing how to achieve these solutions. 

One of the central features of SFT is goal-setting. By answering questions to more clearly define goals, individuals can begin to identify solutions and develop plans for change. 

Solution focused therapy uses several different types of questions including: 
  • Exception Questions - Questions asking about times in their lives when problems have been less severe or non-existent 
  • Coping Questions - Questions that attempt to help an individual shift their focus away from problem elements and towards coping in healthy ways. 
  • Scaling Questions - Questions that invite individuals to put their observations or predictions on a scale from 0 to 10. 
  • Indirect Questions - Questions that invite the client to consider how others may feel or respond to some aspects of the individual’s life, behaviour, or future changes they may make. 
  • The Miracle Question - A question that prompts individuals to think about an unlimited range of possibilities for change 

Who can benefit from Solution Focused Therapy?

Solution-focused therapy has been used in both individual and group therapy for the treatment of substance use disorders, depression, antisocial behaviour, and physical rehabilitation. 

To learn more about solution focused therapy and how it may be helpful for you, contact us. 
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