...RUNNING HEAD: PERSONAL MODEL 1 Articulating Your Initial Personal Model of Therapy PERSONAL MODEL 2 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy targets on the desired outcome of therapy as a solution rather than focusing on the symptom or issues that brought someone to therapy. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is based on a social constructionist thinking. It’s a goal directed collaborative approach that is conducted through direct observation of clients’ responses to a series of precisely constructed questions (Gehart, 2014). SFBT focuses on addressing what clients want to achieve by exploring the history and the beginnings of problems. The SFBT approach grew from the work of Steve de Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg, and their team at the team at the MIlkauekee Brief Therapy Center. Berg, de Shazer and their team spent thousands of hour’s carefully observing live and recorded therapy sessions. Any behaviors or words on the part of the therapist that reliably led to positive therapeutic change on the part of the clients were carefully noted and incorporated into the SFBT approach (Gerhart, 2014). Questions and compliments are the primary tools of the solution focused approach. Therapists refrain from making interpretations and rarely confront the clients (Gehart, 2014). SFBT is a form of talk therapy that maintains that change is inevitable and constant. Working together, the client and therapist working together...
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...lives and become more confident about themselves.And, of course, there is nothing like experiencing small successes to help a person become more hopeful about themselves and their life. When they are more hopeful, they become more interested in creating a better life for themselves and their families. They become more hopeful about their future and want to achieve more. Because these solutions appear occasionally and are already within the person, repeating these successful behaviors is easier than learning a whole new set of solutions that may have worked for someone else. Thus, the brief part was born. Since it takes less effort, people can readily become more eager to repeat the successful behaviors and make further changes.Solution-Focused Brief Therapy has taken...
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...Postmodern Approach to Social Constructivism Laura Romine Liberty University Abstract As the world looks at the reality of communal exchange, thumbing back to historical debates of empirical and rational schools of thought, delineations from dualism to social interchange and collaboration refine hypothesis’ of undisputable truth. Reminiscent of the psychoanalytic movement with greats such as Freud, Jung and Adler, therapy, more of an art than science, and current day philosophies drive which models influence today’s truth. Reality is fashioned by language, how we feel, act and think, revealing “stories” we tell the self as contextual meanings. These beliefs now evolve one’s creation and truth. The therapist, joining in recognition of new perspectives, empowers and helps the client see that forward progress is strength within oneself. In a social constructivist point of view, the therapist detaches from the expert status of defining the problem. From family therapy and the multicultural lens, therapists now challenge cultural factors that, in turn, shape the client’s perceptions in the format of brief therapies. Keywords: brief therapies, collaborative, family therapy, social constructionism Postmodern Approach to Social Constructivism In the 21st century a paradigm shift motivated the field of psychology to unlock a fresh world view revealing the objet d'art of collective exchange. Referring to the modernistic creation of self, it is said that the anthropological...
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...An issue that was brought up in my family was my sister having anxiety about the future. I think this issue could require solution focused therapy. For instance, my sister may benefit from the miracle question, such as if she woke up and her anxiety was gone what would that look like? This question may help her with identifying her goal and identify her issue. In addition, solution focused in therapy will consist of looking at positive exceptions in therapy. Positive exceptions will involve my sister exploring patterns relation to anxiety for example, describing the times when she does not experience anxiety. Scaling will also be helpful for my sister, such as on a scale of one to ten what is her anxiety. Furthermore, how can she move that anxiety level to a lower rating on a one to ten scale? I think by exploring the rate of her anxiety my sister will be aware that she can control...
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...The theory that was used was Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) is a relatively new form of psychotherapy, developed in the United States in the 1980s, that draws particularly on the work of the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee, USA. The particular focus of this form of practice is on interventions designed to facilitate clients finding solutions to their problems and then incrementally putting a solution into practice (Langdridge, 2006). It is used for short term treatment, it does not focus on the problem. The social worker has to know what the presenting problem is, but one does not focus much on the problem and how the problem got to being. The social worker is not looking at how it originated, how did client get to this point or how...
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...Book Review 1 – ‘Children’s Solution Work’ by Insoo Kim Berg & Therese Steiner I chose to do my first book review of the year on ‘Children’s solution work’, as I was intrigued as to how this modality can be applied to children. My practice to date involves only adults so I am very keen to adopt tools and tips to effectively talk to children in a therapeutic way. I was definitely not disappointed! This book clearly demonstrated how the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) model can be applied to the nonverbal, playful and creative habits of children. The books extensive use of examples and case studies in various contexts and situations was instrumental in demonstrating the creative techniques and strategies for working with children without relying exclusively on language. I will use this book review to discuss some of the ideas, techniques and cases that really stood out for me with the hope that I may one day incorporate them into my clinical work. “There is good harmony between SFBT and children because there are so many similarities between how children think and make sense of the world around them and the assumptions and procedures of SFBT.” One excellent example of this is the child’s relative indifference to the “cause” of a problem, over their need/desire to “fix” it. I encounter this on a daily basis with my own children. I often find myself inquiring about the cause of their problems, feeling that by doing so I will gain greater insight into their thoughts...
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...POSTMODERN APPROACHES Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapies Key Terms: Alternative story- a story that develops in counseling in contradiction to the dominant story that is embedded in a problem. Co-authoring- a co-joint process where client and counselor share responsibility for developing alternative stories. Deconstruction- exploring meaning by taking apart/unpacking the taken-for-granted categories and assumptions underlying social practices that are guised as truths. Dominant story- understanding a situation that is accepted within a culture that appears to represent reality. Dominant stories are developed through conversations in social and cultural contexts and these stories shape how people construct and constitute what people see, feel, and do. Exception questions- SF counselors inquire about times when the problem(s) have not been problematic. Shows that problems are not ever existing and always overpowering. Externalizing conversation- a way of speaking about a problem as if it is a distant entity, separate of the person. Based on the premise that people who view themselves as the problem limit themselves to the extent they cannot effectively deal with the problem. Formula first session task- observation homework given that must be completed between first and second session. They must observe what is happening in their lives that they want to continue to happening. Mapping-the-influence questions- a series of questions asked about a problem...
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...Solution Focused Therapy for Children Rhonda Kendrick December 11, 2014 Solution-focused therapy has a unique orientation toward non-problem times. The purpose is to help people target and amplify resources and strengths toward change (Berg, 1994). The article that I researched is about a study of using the framework of solution focused therapy with children. Children were referred by the study for presenting problems involved those relating to “behavior,” such as aggression toward peers or parents, defiance toward teachers, and conduct problems in school (i.e. non-completion of assignments, impulsivity, talking out-of-turn, and other classroom management problems). Referrals were screened out if they reported the need for treatment due to stressful life events, such as sexual abuse or if the child’s family had recently suffered a death or divorce. In the counseling session of the children, the counselors ask them questions concerning what helped them in the past with their problem. The questions asked by the counselors were usually focused on the present or on the future. That reflected on the basic belief that problems are best solved by focusing on what is already working, and how a client would like their life to be, rather than focusing on the past and what isn’t wanted. According to Nunnally (1993), “validating what clients are already doing well, and acknowledging how difficult their problems are encourages the client to change while giving the message that the...
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...Solution Focused Family Therapy for Families Coping With Suicide The Relevance of Applying This Technique to the Population Solution focused family therapy refers to a therapy model that helps clients work out on family problems by taking into considerations the resources they already have and the effective solutions they applied previously (Castro & Guterman, 2008). The therapeutic technique is based on the supposition that the clients already know the solution to their problems. The technique is a comprehensive counseling model that integrates most of the contents that fall in line with the client’s observation. The solution focused family therapy is relevant to populations contemplating suicide because of a number of reasons. For instance, the nature of solution focused therapy technique to dwell on the strengths of the client has been as a result of studies that hint that families dealing with suicide cases have natural resiliency. This implies that solution focused therapy technique works on proven strengths of families dealing with suicide issues. Therefore, the probability of failure is very minimal considering that the outcomes are already premeditated. Similarly, this family therapy model is relevant for families tackling suicide issues because it enables therapists and counselors to personalize treatment to their clients by using a series of techniques thus nurturing a more supportive approach (Castro & Guterman, 2008). These two features...
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...Muchnik Family Therapy Models One of the family systems therapy models that I chose to research is Family Systems Therapy. Family Systems Therapy looks at the family as an emotional unit. The Family Systems approach is based on idea that families and their patterns of communication and interaction directly affect human beings and how they function. When applied to families, Family Systems Therapy allows therapists to evaluate the parts of a system (family) in relation to the whole. This theory further suggests that an individual’s behavior is informed by and inseparable from the functioning of his or her family of origin (GoodTherapy.org, 2007-2015). The second family systems therapy that I chose to research was Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is based on the premise that therapists help the client or family focus and understand on the solution(s) to their problem(s) instead of understanding the problem(s) itself. SFBT ultimate goal is to create a solution based on the solution of the problem while empowering clients or members of the families to build their self-esteem and independence. In this type of therapy it is imperative that the therapist disregard their own worldview and adapt to their clients or families worldview. The goals for the family in SFBT should be definitive, small, positive, and important to the client or family (Cepeda & Davenport, 2006). Family Systems Therapy Family systems theory views the family as an emotional unit and uses...
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...This study explore the assessment of the Practice Session in the Solution Focused Therapy done with my supposed client regarding her problem in controlling her anger. According to Steve de Shazer, the essence of psychotherapy was that the client is guided to make a change in their situation (de Shazer, 1992). Following on his Mental Research Institute training, de Shazer believed that any change in a person will be beneficial (de Shazer, 1985). The Practice Session I had about Solution Focused Therapy deals with the actual process, this is when the majority of the work is done. The actual process evolves in the initial questions followed by the miracle question that will give the miracle goal to discuss the exceptions and ultimately will...
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...stability among our government clients and XYZ Construction Inc. is committed to continuing to serve the public through agencies that are charged with spending public funds efficiently.As a successful business, XYZ Construction Inc. is staying focused on revenue growth. Being successful and continuing to be successful through steady growth will allow us to expand with ease, while continuing to offer efficiency and affordability to our core business. Our currentclientele will continue to rely on us to bring innovative yet affordable solutions to their horizontal construction projects and we will stay committed to the business that has been the successful foundation of XYZ Construction Inc. from the beginning.Innovation is the key to the U. S. highway industry according to the Federal Highway Administration. Although XYZ Construction Inc. is working on expanding our business, we are staying focused on the anticipated demands and challenges inherent in providing a functional, efficient, and safe surface transportation system for our government clients. Our government clients are relying on our being able to bring innovations in technology, improved project management, and finance approaches to their projects (Gee 2005).XYZ Construction Inc. is staying committed to steady growth by presenting an immediate plan to expand to vertical construction. The vertical construction industry is an area that has been seeing increasing profits. We are committed to bringing on highly...
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...this chapter: I will live my life as a positive, motivated person who sticks to my commitments in life and in school to provide independence and stability for myself and for my family. HOW WILL YOUR GUIDING STATEMENT HELP… If you have a disagreement with your supervisor at work. By staying positive regardless of the disagreement and realizing that my commitments to my job are more important than any disagreement that may occur. Without my job I would not be able to provide financial stability or independence for myself or my family. If your class paper or project receives a failing grade from your professor. My guiding statement will remind me to stay positive and motivated to try harder, and motivate me to seek additional help from tutors, colleges, and my professor. The ultimate goals are to provide stability and independence and without succeeding at my commitment to school and class those two things are not achievable. If you are having a disagreement with someone for whom you care deeply (friend, spouse, partner, parent, work associate, etc. . . .). Staying positive and focused helps in any disagreement. Staying motivated towards your commitments helps too. Although staying positive during any disagreement is sometimes challenging, I have found that by keeping positive about the situation, that it can help you work through the disagreement faster. I have found that positive attitudes tend to rub off eventually which helps toward a resolution. If you see...
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...Personal Responsibility Essay Priscilia Castillo GEN/200 August 23, 2013 Stephen Wilson Personal Responsibility Essay When I see Personal Responsibility what comes to my mind. Personal Responsibility means taking accountability for my own actions, accepting whatever consequences come from my actions and then understanding how to improve or make necessary changes. By staying organized, setting goals, time management and staying focused. I can achieve my college success. Personal Responsibility is the ability of a person to respond maturely to the various challenges and circumstances to life, accepting the consequences that come from those actions and understanding that what we do impact those around you. Garrison (1992), defined responsibility as “an obligation for purposeful unconstrained participation in order that the individual may create meaning through the integration of new ideas/ values” (pg. 143). In my eyes personal responsibility is taking full responsibility of my actions, and the way I will handle the consequences that come. I also believe that an important personal trait is organization. With proper organization it can help me achieve my goals that I had set for myself. Personal responsibility relates to education by having a commitment to getting the most of the educational experience. One of the key factors is time management. According to Nugent, “How you use your time will reflect directly on how successfully you manage the efforts...
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...STAYING ON COURSE Kendra Harvey Pre 100 sect. 7116 October 12, 2013 Kendra Harvey Pre 100 Sect. 7116 12 October 2013 STAYING ON COURSE Enrolling in college at 26 years old was very intimidating to me. Although I graduated from high school, I have a real problem with self confidence. Keeping up with my classmates from high school on social media sites, I became discouraged and depressed from seeing how successful some of them had become. I often wondered why I haven’t become successful. Why was I made to be a failure? Then it dawned on me that I, myself was my own problem. At different points in my life I’ve often given up when I was faced with a challenge. I always took interest in the healthcare field, and I pursued and completed a certification in nursing. When certain circumstances caused for me to have to go back to school to recertify, instead of pressing on I choose defeat. My greatest obstacles now are my children, for I don’t have a strong support system and because of this I have allowed myself to be defeated by other obstacles in life. When I got into college, my biggest challenge was staying focused and motivated. I continued to stay out late, I would put off assignments until the last minute, I did cram study sessions, I was lazy all the time and couldn’t concentrate, and I missed classes and fell behind on home assignments. This caused a major problem for me like receiving failing grades. I blamed everything and...
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