Bryan, a solution-based therapist, asks his client Cynthia about the areas of her life that are going well during a session. Cynthia struggles to answer the question and instead answers that she is frustrated with herself for always giving in to her husbands demands. She feels like she lets him walk all over her. Bryan asks Cynthia to think of a time when she stood up for her wants with her husband. This is an example of:
a. identifying weaknesses.
b. assessing strengths.
c. joining with the client.
d. exploring alternative options.
Q. 2Assessing ______________________ is one of the key practices in solution-based therapies.
a. symptoms
b. family history
c. client strengths
d. client dysfunction
Q. 3Solution-based therapists believe _____________ cannot be avoided in therapy, however, they are not considered curative.
a. strengths
b. solutions
c. problems
d. emotions
Q. 4Contrary to common myths, talking about the ______________ is one of the most important means of identifying solutions according to solution-based therapies: looking at what has worked and what has not.
a. past
b. present
c. future
d. the unknown
Q. 5Solution-based therapists solve problems and offer solutions to clients.
a. True
b. False
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