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What is the theory of SFT?
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- Instead of focusing on problems, origins, amelioration, SFT looks for constructive changes already occurring and seeks to build on changes
- Grounded in positive psychology – collaborative exploration of strengths and building on the strengths
2
Q
therapy is defined as the achievement….
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of positive aims, not the treatment of deficits
3
Q
CBT vs. SFT
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- Where CBT emphasises helping by teaching skills – SFT focuses on behaviours the ct is already implementing that promote goal attainment
4
Q
who is SFT appropriate for?
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- Techniques may be valuable for a broad array of pts who can benefit from recognising and building upon their strengths
- Interaction btwn pt and T – process in which problem talk is transformed to solutions
- The T looks for exceptions to problems, and the strengths the ct already has to build upon these
- SFT is particularly appropriate for pts who can readily form TA and sustain goal-oriented work btwn sessions.
5
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5 process elements that dominate SFT
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- Inquiry into presession change to initial solution-focused conversation
- Use of miracle questions to help frame goals
- Search for exceptions to problem patterns to explore possible solutions
- Use of scaling questions to assess current status and anchor future ax progress
- Provision of positive feedback and homework tasks to help sustain the SF btwn sessions
