What's the trouble?
If it works, do more of it.
If it doesn't work, do something different.
This is the theme of strategic solution focused therapy, a model that integrates brief strategic therapy's emphasis
on clarification of problems with solution focused therapy's emphasis on amplification of solutions.
Doing What Works in Brief Therapy addresses the critical balance between change and acceptance in difficult life
situations-and in psychotherapy. Doing what works and changing what does not is both the goal for the client and
the task for the therapist. Therapy that follows these guidelines validates the client's most important concerns-and
it turns out to be surprisingly brief.
Key Features
Integrates strategic therapy and solution focused therapy
Includes guidelines for intervention and "when to do what"
Provides applications for couples: indications for separate or joint sessions
Considers both therapy and medication as successful and unsuccessful solutions