What is Solution Focused Practice?
Solution Focused practice is:
- A way of talking with people that helps them make changes in their lives
- A way of listening to people, listening for strengths, skills, talents and abilities
- A way of paying attention – watching out for what people are doing well
- There are always ‘exceptions’ to a problem (de Shazer)
- When does the problem not happen, happens less, happens with less intensity, or lasts not as long?
- Helping the person to do more of ‘what already works’
- Focuses on progress and the person’s strengths
