%0 Journal Article
%T Solution-focused brief therapy
%J Journal of contemporary psychotherapy
%D 2007
%A Bannink, F.P.
%V 37
%N 2
%P 87-94
%X A brief history on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is given, followed by pragmatic assumptions, offering a new 'lens' for looking at clients. SFBT originated from social constructionism: reality is subjective and there are many realities, all equally correct. Outcome studies indicate that SFBT has a positive effect in less time and satisfies the client's need for autonomy. Indications and differences between problem-focused psychotherapy and SFBT are outlined. SFBT can be seen as a form of cognitive behavior therapy. Instead of reducing problems, the solution-focused question is: 'What would you rather have instead?' A lot could change for the better for both clients and therapists. © 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group
%@ 0022-0116
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10879-006-9040-y