Doing what works in brief and intermittent therapy

Abstract

This article describes the principles and techniques of strategic solution focused therapy, an approach that emphasizes 'doing what works and changing what doesn't'. strategic therapy and solution focused therapy, the strategic solution focused therapist helps clients to clarify the primary complaint, to elaborate a solution scenario and to evaluate attempted solutionssuccessful and unsuccessful. Three-part interventions are designed to provide validation, compliments, and suggestions to amplify what works and to change what does not. Guidelines are suggested for the clinician regarding when to emphasize particular components of the model and when to shift the focus. Combining the principles of brief