Solution-Focused Model: Asking Questions In 1 To 2 Sentences

Solution Focused Model Asking Questions In 1 To 2 Sentences Briefl

Briefly identify and describe the problem as perceived by the client, family, or group from your past fieldwork experience. Select two different types of solution-focused questions from the list on page 520, such as exception questions, coping questions, scaling questions, or relationship questions, and ask each as if directly engaging with the client. Explain how these questions could assist the client in identifying a solution, and reflect on how asking these questions made you feel and how the client might feel.

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During my previous fieldwork with a teenage client struggling with academic motivation, the core problem was perceived as a lack of confidence and persistent feelings of inadequacy that hindered their school performance. This client often expressed doubts about their abilities, which created a cycle of avoidance and frustration. To explore their strengths and exceptions, I employed two solution-focused questions: an exception question and a coping question.

The exception question I asked was, "Can you think of a time when you managed to complete your homework or felt confident about a class, even if just for a short while?" This question aimed to help the client identify moments when they were successful and to recognize their existing capabilities. By focusing on times when the problem was less present, the client could envisage a future where confidence was restored and understand how they managed to succeed during those moments.

Additionally, I used a coping question: "When you're feeling overwhelmed or doubting yourself, what do you do that helps you get through those feelings?" This question was designed to highlight their coping strategies, whether they were conscious of them or not. Recognizing these strategies could empower the client to build on them and develop new ones, ultimately facilitating their path toward overcoming academic challenges.

Asking these questions helped the client in several ways. The exception question enabled them to recall times when they felt successful, encouraging a perception that change is possible and providing concrete examples of their strengths. The coping question validated their existing efforts and resourcefulness, fostering a sense of competence and agency. In turn, these insights could motivate the client to replicate successful behaviors and enhance their confidence.

Reflecting on my experience, asking these questions made me feel empathetic and hopeful, as I observed the client beginning to recognize their strengths. I felt a sense of professional fulfillment, knowing I was helping to shift their focus from problems to solutions. The client might feel empowered and more hopeful after realizing their own coping abilities and past successes, which are vital steps toward positive change.

References

• Turner, F. J. (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.