As the name implies, Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clients’ existing strengths and skills instead of problems and psychopathology. In this video, Berg demonstrates her uniquely optimistic and supportive therapy style, and her faith that however difficult or desperate the client’s situation appears to be, by tapping into the clients’ internal resources she can help them make positive changes in their lives . See how effectively she connects with the client, using her language, tracking how the client frames her problems, and mirroring her skills and assets. Hosts Jon Carlson and Diane Kjos introduce Berg and facilitate an enlightening discussion, which sheds light on the subtle nuances of this seemingly simplistic approach.
If you’ve heard of Solution Focused Therapy, or even read some of Insoo’s books, but never had a chance to see her in action, you’re in for a real treat. Her style is unique, but her optimism is almost contagious. Even if her approach is quite different from how you typically work, you will surely find something from watching her that you can use or be inspired by.
This video is part of the 15-video series, Psychotherapy with the Experts. Titles in this series include:
- Adlerian Therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Donald Meichenbaum
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with John Krumboltz
- Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Integrative Counseling
- Integrative Therapy
- Mind-Body Therapy
- Multimodal Therapy
- Object Relations Therapy
- Person-Centered Expressive Arts Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Transactional Analysis
