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What is Solution-Focused Therapy?
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) was developed in the 1980s by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg.
The approach, as the name suggests, emphasises solutions, not problems. In this article, I discuss the 12 core assumptions that SFT makes and cover the techniques involved.
Online Therapy- 10 Reasons Online Therapy is the best Mental Health Game-Changer.
Changing the norm of access to counselling through online therapy.
Aggression: One hidden weakness in our relationship.
Aggression
comes from hurt and frustration. On the surface, it can appear as anger. Consequently,
when the pressure accumulates, outbursts can happen. Heightened emotional
distress often leads to less desirable choices of words and actions.
Counselling: Important checklist- 5 essential questions answered about finding counselling.
Finding a
suitable counselling service can be overwhelming. Here are five questions
answered to help you on your quest for better mental well-being.
Relationship Goal: Improve your relationship now with these 5 goals.
What are your relationship goals? Deciding on your goals when you are 16 years old can
be different from what you will need as a 25-year-old or 40 years old. Our
views on a relationship can change over time. Each of us has our idea of how a
relationship could be. However, that is often very different to reality. You
may feel less fulfilled in your relationship when you lack physical or
emotional needs.
Relationship roadblocks: 12 ways of communication that are harmful to your relationship.
Relationship roadblocks are the barriers that dampen or stop the flow of communication between couples. Roadblocks can cause further tension in a relationship. The stress can quickly trickle through to other aspects of our lives when not addressed. It can make people feel unsupported when they are not validated by voicing their concerns.