Citation

Hopson LM, Kim JS. J. Evid. Based Soc. Work (2004) 2004; 1(2-3): 93-110.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J394v01n02_07

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The article provides a description of a solution-focused approach to crisis intervention with adolescents. A description of common developmental and environmental factors that may result in crises for adolescents is presented, followed by an overview of solution-focused therapy. Similarities between solution-focused therapy and strength's-based crisis intervention and intervention with adolescents are discussed. The assumptions and techniques of solution focused therapy that meet the particular needs of adolescents in crisis are presented along with a typical solution-focused session adapted for use with adolescents in crisis. An overview of efficacy research on solution-focused therapy with adolescents is also presented. © 2004 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Adolescence; Crisis; Crisis intervention; Solution-focused therapy