Citation

Bannink FP. J. Contemp. Psychother. 2007; 37(2): 87-94.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10879-006-9040-y

PMID

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Abstract

A brief history on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is given, followed by pragmatic assumptions, offering a new 'lens' for looking at clients. SFBT originated from social constructionism: reality is subjective and there are many realities, all equally correct. Outcome studies indicate that SFBT has a positive effect in less time and satisfies the client's need for autonomy. Indications and differences between problem-focused psychotherapy and SFBT are outlined. SFBT can be seen as a form of cognitive behavior therapy. Instead of reducing problems, the solution-focused question is: 'What would you rather have instead?' A lot could change for the better for both clients and therapists. © 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; suicide; male; case report; psychotherapy; treatment outcome; article; cognitive therapy; treatment indication; social aspect; panic; problem solving; patient satisfaction; heart palpitation; pathological crying; Solution-Focused Brief Therapy