Brief Therapy Counseling

Brief therapy is one of the most commonly used techniques when counseling present patients who come to the counseling session with different complications. Research indicates that brief therapy shares high similarity with the long-term therapy, especially when utilized as the most appropriate technique, with the use of a clear strategic plan. The entire process is in most cases accomplished with three to ten sessions, which has become quite common in almost all fields associated with counseling. This paper discusses the techniques that constitute the brief therapy method before providing a detailed description of a useful technique when utilizing support from the materials provided in class.
Analysis of the Technique
Brief-therapy has a well-nourished back up from a plethora of research as one of the best techniques that help to attain the best results during a counseling session. One advantage of this technique is that the clients continue to enjoy the accrued benefits regardless of the end of the counseling program. However, research shows that these benefits tend to be higher and progressive in a growth-focussed solution when compared to the problem-focussed one. The entire technique is effective at providing the desired solution to a given problem by turning a talk between the patient and the therapist into a solution. This technique puts different questions on a scale of 1-10 to compare the current feeling of the client and that during the previous session.
The outcome of the therapy receives more emphasis as it is viewed as the solution to the problem as opposed to placing emphasis on the symptoms that agitated the patient to come for the counseling session.

The therapist always encourages the client to put a great focus on the future as they work together to achieve the desired solution. Therapists regard it critical to put a great focus on distinguishing an individual from the problem as they avoid the cause of the problem by highlighting the essential resources and strengths.
Conclusion
Brief therapy is unquestionably one of the best techniques to use when looking seeking for a timely solution to a problem in any setting. Christians need to understand the importance of this therapy as it results in more benefits as opposed to its substitutes. The technique does not necessarily focus on the causes of the problem but rather encourages the patient and the therapist to participate in a talk session that leads to the identification and provision of ultimate solutions.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Clinton, Timothy and George Ohlschlager. Competent Christian Counseling. Colorado Springs, Colo.: WaterBrook Press, 2002.
Iveson, Chris. “Solution-focused brief therapy”. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 8, no 2 (2002): 149-156