ABSTRACT
Throughout the past 70 years, a great deal of research conducted on defining and testing problem-solving skills has led toward solution-focused practices and philosophies. As a result, some literature exists illustrating the efficacy of solution-focused practices. However, no published research exists on the factors that contribute to solution building. This study tested for components of solution building while creating a solution building inventory. Results from a factor analysis failed to find specific factors within solution building; thus solution building appears to be a unidimensional concept. Implications for using the solution building inventory are discussed.
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Family Therapy/instrumentation , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Problem Solving , Self Efficacy , Surveys and Questionnaires/standards , Family Therapy/standards , Female , Humans , Male , Models, Psychological , Pilot Projects , Psychometrics , Reproducibility of Results , Resilience, Psychological , Young AdultABSTRACT
The present study compared solution-focused group therapy (SFGT) with a traditional problem-focused treatment for level 1 substance abusers. Outcome research on the effectiveness of solution-focused group therapy is minimal, especially in treating substance abusers. In the present study, clients were measured before and after treatment to determine therapeutic effectiveness. Clients in the solution-focused group significantly improved on both the Beck Depression Inventory and the Outcome Questionnaire. The clients in the comparison group did not improve significantly on either measure. Therapist skill level and adherence to theoretical models were measured in each group to reduce confounding variables.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/methods , Family Therapy/methods , Self Efficacy , Substance-Related Disorders/therapy , Aged , Female , Humans , Interpersonal Relations , Male , Middle Aged , Reproducibility of Results , Research Design , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Marriage and family therapy (MFT) and marriage and family therapy education (MFTE) have undergone many changes during the short history of MFT. This article describes the current trends and controversies in MFTE, including shifts toward outcome-based education (OBE). We present recommendations for MFTE, including the move toward OBE, the development of core competencies of MFT, attention to interdisciplinary issues, and recognition of the need for both foundational education and encouragement of trainees' unique styles and approaches.
