Exam 11: Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations
Explain the primary goal and strategies of the stages of solution-focused brief therapy:
a) identifying a solvable complaint, b) establishing goals, c) designing an intervention, d) developing strategies, e) identifying and emphasizing positive new behaviors and changes, f) stabilization, g)termination.
The primary goal of solution-focused brief therapy is to help clients identify and work towards solutions to their problems in a brief, focused manner. The stages of solution-focused brief therapy are designed to help clients achieve this goal through specific strategies.
a) Identifying a solvable complaint: In this stage, the therapist works with the client to identify a specific issue or complaint that is causing distress. The focus is on finding a problem that is solvable and manageable within the context of brief therapy.
b) Establishing goals: Once the complaint is identified, the therapist helps the client establish clear, realistic, and achievable goals for addressing the complaint. These goals provide a direction for the therapy and help the client focus on positive outcomes.
c) Designing an intervention: In this stage, the therapist and client collaborate to design an intervention plan that will help the client work towards their goals. The intervention plan may include specific actions, tasks, or strategies to address the complaint and achieve the desired outcomes.
d) Developing strategies: The therapist helps the client identify and develop specific strategies and techniques that can be used to work towards the established goals. These strategies are tailored to the individual needs and strengths of the client.
e) Identifying and emphasizing positive new behaviors and changes: Throughout the therapy process, the therapist and client focus on identifying and emphasizing any positive new behaviors, changes, or progress that the client has made. This emphasis on positivity helps to reinforce and build upon the client's strengths and successes.
f) Stabilization: As the client makes progress towards their goals, the therapist helps them stabilize and maintain the positive changes and improvements they have achieved. This stage focuses on ensuring that the client has the tools and resources to continue their progress independently.
g) Termination: The final stage of solution-focused brief therapy involves terminating the therapy process in a positive and empowering way. The therapist and client review the progress made, celebrate achievements, and prepare for the client to continue their journey independently.
Overall, the primary goal of solution-focused brief therapy is to guide clients towards identifying and achieving solutions to their problems in a focused, efficient, and empowering manner. Each stage of the therapy process is designed to support this goal through specific strategies and interventions.
Which of the following concepts is not typically addressed by feminist therapy?
D
Which of the following concepts best reflects solution-focused brief therapy?
A
Nargess sought treatment because she feels like she is on a treadmill and has no time for herself. When she gets home from work, her children are waiting to talk with her and she must prepare dinner. After cleaning up the kitchen, she helps her children with homework and completes several household chores. She goes to bed exhausted and begins the entire cycle again the next day. Choose one therapy style from Chapter 11 and design a plan for helping Nargess.
Choose one theory addressed in Chapter 11 and describe the following for that theory:
●basic principles
●strategies, techniques, and /or treatment approaches
●assumptions about problem causation and resolution
●unique terminology, if any
●application to various diagnostic and/or cultural groups
●role of the therapist and the nature of the therapeutic alliance
●strengths, limitations, and contributions
Which of the following statements is NOT true of solution-focused brief therapy?
Narrative therapists believe that stories supporting the dominant theme
Dan, age 53, is a successful corporate executive who generally has been very satisfied with his life. He and his wife are happily married and have two children who are in their twenties. Dan states that lately he has been feeling "like something is missing" and he finds his work less fulfilling than it used to be. Dan said that now that his children are older they don't seem to need him as much, and he wonders if that has something to do with his feelings.
Choose the treatment approach in Chapter 11 that you believe would be most useful in helping Dan. Provide a rationale for your choice and explain how you would proceed in treating Dan via your chosen approach.
Which of the following statements is not true according to narrative therapy?
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of externalization of problems. Choose one treatment approach you have studied and explain how it does or does not encourage externalization.
Define five of the following terms from Chapter 11. Identify a theory with which each is associated.
●externalizing
●gender role strain
●landscapes of action
●landscapes of consciousness
●identifying exceptions
●collectivist culture
●phenomenological
●relational power
●therapy-demystifying strategies
●morality of care
●revisioning
●therapeutic documents
●solution talk
The purpose of mapping, according to narrative therapy, is to
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