Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Solution focused brief therapy is the type of goal oriented therapy, which is dissimilar from other therapies. SFBT is future-focused, end-directed, and focuses on resolutions, rather than on the problems that supported clients to try therapy. This therapy was originated by Steve DE Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg and their colleagues in the former 1970s. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) focuses on finding solutions at the present time and exploring one’s hope for the upcoming to find closer firmness of one’s problems.

This method adopts the approach that you recognize what you require to practice to better your own life and, with the right training and interrogative, are achieved by discovering the finest results. There are many techniques which are used in SFBT.

It is utilized to treat people of all ages and a variety of topics, including child behavioral problems, household dysfunction, domestic or child abuse, dependence, and relationship problems. Though not a cure for psychiatric disorders such as depression or schizophrenia, SFBT may help better quality of life for those who ache from these conditions.

Working from the theory that all people are at least somewhat motivated to identify solutions, SFBT begin with what the person is currently doing to initiate behavioral and lifestyle changes.

Solution focused brief therapy can use as alone and also with other treatment and therapies. Goal setting and Miracle questions are main and essential part of Solution focused brief therapy. In Miracle questions, therapist asked to client that “If a miracle happened while you were sleeping tonight, what changes would you notice in your life tomorrow?” These types of questions are mind opening for the client. It is also help clients to think creatively and able to set future goals. Communication in solution focused brief therapy is very important component of this therapy. Mostly communication problems are occurring in relationships and mostly it deals with couples. Sometimes it is not easily to handle because of clients.