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Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
Published in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy 2/2007

Open Access 01-06-2007 | Original Paper

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Author: F. P. Bannink

Published in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy | Issue 2/2007

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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.
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Metadata
Title
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Author
F. P. Bannink
Publication date
01-06-2007
Published in
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 0022-0116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3564
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-006-9040-y

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