Exam 12: Solution-Based Therapies

Solution-based therapies can often be time-limited with as few as 1 to 10 sessions.

Assessing ______________________ is one of the key practices in solution-based therapies.

Solution-based therapists believe _____________ cannot be avoided in therapy, however, they are not considered curative.

Solution-based therapists solve problems and offer solutions to clients.

Steve de Shazer assessed client motivation for change using which three categories?

Contrary to common myths, talking about the ______________ is one of the most important means of identifying solutions according to solution-based therapies: looking at what has worked and what has not.

In what way is solution-oriented hypnosis different than traditional hypnosis?

When a therapist assumes the position of the ____________, the therapist is listening to the client's story for the first time, not filling in blanks with personal or professional information.

Which of the following is an example of a pre-suppositional question?

Counselors can use ______________ to assess strengths and solutions, set goals, design homework tasks, measure progress, and manage crises with safety plans.

When a therapist uses the client's own language, such as "feeling blue" or "schizos" to make problems seem more solvable and engender greater hope, the therapist is ______________________.

The question "Are there any times when the problem is less likely to occur or be less severe?" is an example of _______________________.

All of the following are examples of a solution-based therapist using reflection to delimit difficult feelings, behaviors, or thoughts EXCEPT:

Identify several reasons why solution-focused therapy is generally a good fit for diverse populations.

In the beginning of therapy, what is the key to change for clients?

Solution-based goals should have the following qualities EXCEPT: