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Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT):

Cultivating Positive Change and Empowering Solutions

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Welcome to our Solution-Focused Therapy program, a goal-oriented and strength-based approach that embraces the power of building solutions rather than focusing solely on problems. At Cognitive Resilience Counselling Clinic (CRCC), we believe that individuals possess the internal resources and strengths necessary to create positive change in their lives. Through Solution-Focused Therapy, we collaborate with clients to identify their unique strengths, set achievable goals, and foster lasting transformation.

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Understanding Solution-Focused Therapy:

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) is a brief and effective therapeutic approach developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg in the late 1970s. It is rooted in the belief that individuals can build upon their existing strengths to create solutions for the challenges they face. Unlike traditional therapeutic approaches that delve into the past and analyze problems in detail, SFT focuses on the present and future, encouraging clients to envision their desired outcomes and develop strategies to achieve them.

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The Role of SFT Therapist:

Our skilled Solution-Focused Therapists act as collaborators and facilitators in the therapeutic process. They engage clients in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner, helping them clarify their goals, explore possibilities, and harness their strengths to create practical solutions.

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Key Features of Solution-Focused Therapy:

At CRCC, our Solution-Focused Therapy treatment incorporates several key features that promote positive change and progress:

  1. Goal-Oriented: SFT focuses on setting clear and achievable goals based on the client's desired outcomes. The therapist assists the client in defining realistic and measurable objectives to work towards.

  2. Strength-Based: Rather than dwelling on deficits and weaknesses, SFT highlights the client's existing strengths, resilience, and resources. This approach empowers clients to build on their capabilities.

  3. Solution Building: Clients are encouraged to explore exceptions to the problem and times when things have gone well. These exceptions become building blocks for generating solutions.

  4. Future-Oriented: SFT looks to the future, exploring what a client's life will be like when their goals are achieved. This process helps to motivate and inspire clients.

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Who is SFT Ideal For:

  • Individuals Seeking Short-Term Therapy: SFT is ideal for individuals who prefer a solution-focused and time-limited therapeutic approach. It can be effective in achieving significant progress within a relatively short period.

  • Those Focused on Goal Attainment: If you have specific goals and desires for your life but feel stuck or overwhelmed, SFT can help you identify and work towards those goals.

  • Clients Open to Positive Change: SFT is suitable for individuals open to exploring possibilities and actively participating in the process of change.

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Who is SFT Not Ideal For:

  • Individuals Requiring In-Depth Exploration: If you are seeking in-depth exploration of past traumas or long-standing emotional issues, other therapeutic approaches may be more suitable.

  • Those Not Ready for Change: Solution-Focused Therapy requires a readiness and willingness to make positive changes in one's life. If you are not prepared for change, this approach may not be as effective.

  • Clients with Severe Mental Health Issues: SFT may not be the first choice for individuals experiencing severe mental health disorders or acute crises. Immediate intervention and stabilization may be necessary in such cases.

 

At CRCC, we are dedicated to helping you cultivate positive change and discover your inherent strengths through Solution-Focused Therapy. Contact us to schedule a consultation and embark on a transformative journey of solutions and empowerment.

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Sources:

  • Berg, I. K., & De Shazer, S. (1993). Making numbers talk: Language in therapy. Norton & Company.

  • de Shazer, S. (1985). Keys to solution in brief therapy. Norton & Company.

  • O'Connell, B. (2005). Solution-Focused Therapy. SAGE Publications.

  • Saleebey, D. (1996). The strengths perspective in social work practice: Extensions and cautions. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 77(4), 261-268.

  • SketchBubble. (n.d.). Solution Focused Brief Therapy. SketchBubble. Retrieved from https://www.sketchbubble.com/en/presentation-solution-focused-brief-therapy.html

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