Problem
For each of the following clients, identify whether or not solution focused therapy would be an appropriate counselling approach for the client. Justify your response. Hint: consider the benefits and limitations of using the solution focused approach to address each client's needs / issues / goals
1) Brianna is a 61 year old social worker. For as long as she can remember she has been scared of spiders. She thinks that this might be due to an experience she had in her early childhood. Brianna is seeking out counselling to help her review her early experiences and better understand what is causing this fear of spiders.
Do you think solution focused counselling would be appropriate for Brianna? Why or why not
2) Mayuran is a 52 year old accounts manager. His company was recently restructured which has resulted in Mayuran taking on additional responsibilities. While he was initially excited by these changes, Mayuran has started struggling with his time management skills and is beginning to feel overwhelmed.
Do you think solution focused counselling would be appropriate for Mayuran? Why or why not
3) Graham is 37 years old. He is currently overweight and smokes half a packet of cigarettes a day. Graham would like to improve his personal fitness, quit smoking, and take better care of himself. He has made similar commitments in the past and managed to keep them for a week or two but says that the stress of his job and life eventually cause him to slip back into old habits. Graham has sought out counselling on the advice of a friend who said that it might help. Do you think solution focused counselling would be appropriate for Graham? Why or why not?