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Abstract
The article provides a description of a solution-focused approach to crisis intervention with adolescents. A description of common developmental and environmental factors that may result in crises for adolescents is presented, followed by an overview of solution-focused therapy. Similarities between solution-focused therapy and strength's-based crisis intervention and intervention with adolescents are discussed. The assumptions and techniques of solution focused therapy that meet the particular needs of adolescents in crisis are presented along with a typical solution-focused session adapted for use with adolescents in crisis. An overview of efficacy research on solution-focused therapy with adolescents is also presented.