Integrating Solution-Focused Principles and Techniques into Clinical Practice and Supervision

Abstract

Solution-focused therapy provides a much-needed counterpoint to the deficit and problem-focused orientation that guides much of clinical practice and supervision. In this article, the basic principles and techniques of solution-focused therapy are identified. Consistent with the notion of “parallel process,” the relevance and application of solution-focused strategies for supervision are examined. Case examples illustrate how solution-focused techniques can be successfully incorporated into clinical practice and supervision.