You already have the solution - Solution-Focused Psychology

The Problem

We all experience problems. Problems are needed and one of the most natural parts of the rhythm of life. There is no perfect person, partner, parent, child, or worker. Throughout society we all experience our personal issues and those within our relationships. Therefore, crises are inevitable. How we work towards their resolution is what counts. Understanding the problem, or perhaps a crisis, is important to recognise your patterns, understand your behavior, frequency of its occurrence and emotions. Some psychological methods will spend a lot of time understanding the problem. These methodologies are called problem-focused and through understanding the problem allow you to gain a resolution. Solution-Focused strategies are a little different. 

Solution-Focused 

Solution-focused methodology is based on the concept that you, as the expert of your life, can find the solution that works best for you. The specialist and client are in a dialogue that leads to testing and understanding what solution will work best. Where is the problem in this? The underlying principle states that it is not necessary to understand the core root of the problem to find a solution. That is why in solution-focused methodology we will not go into your full family history to find a pattern of resolution. Of course, if you need to share details of the problem then you are more than welcome to. Our sessions are your space to be yourself, but the theory shows that without precise details about the issue you can find a rhythm of behaviors that allow you to reach your goals. 

As with many psychological processes, the solution-focused practice is goal-oriented. The first sessions are concentrated on understanding and formulating a goal. A goal allows us to work with one direction in mind. If you do not yet understand your goal, you see that something is bothering you and you can’t narrow it down, don’t worry. The professional is there to support you in understanding what is happening and what you can do to better understand the direction that would lead to your resolution. 

Which method should you choose? 

In a psychological or therapeutic process you need to be comfortable. This means you need to find a good rapport with the professional you choose. With time you will build trust and a professional relationship that will allow you to find a solution that works in your life. The methodology should suit your life needs and mindset. If you do not work well with one specialist, there will be another one out there with whom you will find a rhythm. 

I always say that these processes are like a whisper. That does not mean that change can’t come quickly (you can sometimes see a shift after a couple of sessions), but emotional change does not come with an “ON/OFF button”. It comes quietly and mindfully. That is why the professional that supports you in this process should be one that you accept and with whom you feel comfortable.