1. Solution-Oriented Therapy

2. Major Influences
Steven deShazer
Insoo Berg

3. Basic Principles
Searching for solutions as opposed to problems (solution talk versus problem talk)
Collaborative approach (the individual as the expert)
Brief (5 to 10 sessions)
Goals determined by the individual
No one “best” solution
Perceived reality versus reality (listening to client’s language)

4. Basic Principles Rejects pathology (stuck versus sick)
Providing individual with “skeleton keys” to open doors * solution versus problem
Rejects concept of resistance
Miracle questions
Exception questions * validating what already works
Scaling questions

5. Basic Principles Change is inevitable (when versus if)
Only small change is necessary