What is SFBT used to treat?
SFBT can stand alone as a therapeutic intervention, or it can be used along with other therapy styles and treatments. It is used to treat people of all ages and a variety of issues, including child behavioral problems, family dysfunction, domestic or child abuse, addiction, and relationship problems.
What is the miracle question in SFBT?
One SFBT practitioners’ tool to help the client describe their preferred future is the “miracle question.” This question asks the client to imagine that the problem was miraculously solved without their knowledge. It then asks, “What would be some of the first clues they let you know your problem is solved?”.
How long does SFBT last?
6-10 weeks
SFBT is a short-term therapy, on average sessions will last for 6-10 weeks but can even be one stand-alone session, which helps it to be more cost effective in comparison to longer term therapy that lasts for months or years (Maljanen, et al. 2012).
What is scaling in counseling?
Scaling questions ask patients to rate their priorities, goals, satisfaction, problems, coping strategies, successes, motivation for change, safety, confidence, treatment progress, and hope on a numerical scale from 1–10.
Who would benefit from solution focused therapy?
SFBT may be helpful for children and teens with depression, anxiety and self-esteem issues. Some research shows SFBT has also helped kids improve their classroom behavior. “Solution-focused brief therapy actively works toward solutions. It helps patients identify what they do well.”
What are scaling questions in SFBT?
What is a good scaling question?
Scaling questions ask clients to consider their position on a scale (usually from 1 to 10, with one being the least desirable situation and 10 being the most desirable). Examples of scaling questions include:? You said that things are between a 5 and a 6.
Is SFBT a CBT?
SFBT can be just as effective (sometimes even more so) than other evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy.