Unlike traditional forms of therapy that take time to analyze problems, pathology, and past life events, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) concentrates on finding solutions in the present time and exploring one’s hope for the future to find quicker resolution of one’s problems. This method takes the approach that you know what you need to do to improve your own life and, with the appropriate coaching and questioning, are capable of finding the finest solutions.
You Can Live a Happier Life with Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy
If you have been struggling in a certain area of your life and you just can’t seem to fix the issue, solutions-focused brief therapy could help.
As stated by Positive Therapy, “Solution-focused therapy, also called solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), is a type of therapy that places far more importance on discussing solutions than problems (Berg, n.d.). Of course, you must discuss the problem to find a solution, but beyond understanding what the problem is and deciding how to address it, solution-focused therapy will not dwell on every detail of the problem you are experiencing.”
At For Health’s Sake, we believe there is always a solution to any struggle you may be experiencing. To learn more about both our physical and mental health services, contact our Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) or Kingsway (Etobicoke) health clinic today.
What will a solutions-focused brief therapy session look like?
SBFT is based on the same principles of mindfulness, where the present moment is the most prominent focus.
In fact, the Positive Therapy website also states that “Solution-focused brief therapy doesn’t require a deep dive into your childhood and the ways in which your past has influenced your present. Instead, it will root your sessions firmly in the present while working toward a future in which your current problems have less of an impact on your life.”
SBFT has proven to be successful for clients of all ages, all working through different types of life struggles: “SFBT has been successfully applied in individual, couples, and family therapy. The problems it can address are wide-ranging, from the normal stressors of life to high-impact life events.”
A few of these include:
- Family issues
- Depression and anxiety
- Lifestyle changes
- Life transitions
- And more
How can I get started on a solutions-focused brief therapy session?
If you think you could benefit from SBFT, don’t hesitate to contact For Health’s Sake today.
At our Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) and Kingsway (Etobicoke) practice we agree that “SFBT is committed to finding realistic, workable solutions for clients as quickly as possible, and the efficacy of this treatment has influenced its spread around the world and use in multiple contexts.”
There is a solution to every problem. Contact For Health’s Sake today to get started.