SFBT
Finding solutions to problems by focusing on desired future outcomes.
What is the primary goal of SFBT
The main focus of strengths-based theory
What is identifying and building upon an individual's strengths
The main difference between strengths-based theory and solution-focused brief therapy
What is focusing on identifying and building upon strengths, while solution-focused brief therapy focuses on finding solutions to problems.
The primary goal of solution-focused brief therapy
What is to help clients identify and work towards solutions to their problems
The key assumption of solution-focused brief therapy
What is clients are the experts in their own lives and already possess the necessary resources to create change.
The main assumption of strengths-based theory.
All individuals have unique strengths and resources that can be harnessed to facilitate growth and change.
Some individuals may have difficulty identifying their strengths, and not all problems have immediate solutions.
What are limitations of these approaches
The main role of the social worker in solution-focused brief therapy.
What is to facilitate the client's exploration of their strengths and resources
This technique helps clients envision their future after their problems have been resolved, highlighting possibilities.
What is the miracle question
The way strengths-based theory is applied in a SW setting
Helping clients identify and utilize their strengths to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
The way in which strengths-based theory and solution-focused brief therapy are complementary
What is they both focus on empowering clients and utilizing their existing resources to create change.
The aspect of time emphasized in SFBT
What is focusing on the future rather than dwelling on the past
What are exceptions
Benefits of using strengths-based theory
What is increased self-confidence, motivation, and a greater sense of empowerment and control.
What is SFBT
This help clients measure their progress and identify small steps towards their goals
What is scaling questions
The type of question used to obtain details from clients
What are eliciting
The strengths approach was developed to counter act this model of practice
What is the problem/deficit approach of medical model
What is strength based assessment
The average length of SFBT
What is 5-8 sessions