Solution focused brief therapy and depression

Harshita Gupta; Rubina Fakhr

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.7326

Authors

Harshita Gupta M.A. (Clinical Psychology), Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Rubina Fakhr Assistant Professor (Psychology), Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Keywords:

SFBT, depression, effectiveness, brief therapy

Abstract

Solution focused brief therapy is a psychotherapeutic technique which focuses on solutions rather than the causes of the problems. The therapy mainly progresses on the basis of optimistic approach and is based on the premise that individuals are equipped with skills to solve their problems. This therapy is called as goal-oriented therapy. The goal is achieved by asking questions pertaining to resilience ability and tools which can help them face the life challenges. The focus of SFBT is the health of the person, proficiencies, strengths, resources as well as coping skills rather than his/her problem, weaknesses and deficits. The present study examined the efficiency of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) on depression and reviewed various studies conducted to support or oppose SFBT as an effective treatment approach for the same.

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