A Case Study of Solution-Focused Brief Family Therapy. Issue 2 (14th March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choi, Jung Jin
• Is Part Of: American journal of family therapy. Volume 48:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 195
• Page End: 210
• Publication Date: 2020-03-14
• Subjects: Solution-focused brief therapy -- family therapy -- Insoo Kim Berg -- case study; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Family Therapy; Marital Therapy; Family; Counseling; 616.8915605
• DOI: 10.1080/01926187.2019.1691083
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0192-6187

Abstract

Abstract: Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) was developed as a form of family therapy. Recently, these features have blurred. This case study explores how Insoo Kim Berg interacts with multiple family members in SFBT. The results indicate that she used a circular procedure to ensure that all the family members were involved in the process. The analysis demonstrates the importance of purposeful use of language and the influence of systems theory in SFBT. SFBT provides a useful framework that enables a family therapist to work together with families to help them make the changes they want with their own strengths and resources.