Some therapists focus on problems and all the things that contribute to emotional pain and suffering.

The goal is to help people gain insight into their problems so they can create positive changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Solution-focused therapistsfocus on solutions only.

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These therapists dont explore old childhood wounds and they dont talk aboutpast mistakes.

They keep the conversation about the here and now and the steps someone can take when moving forward.

Thats why a lot of them ask the miracle question.

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Its a question that helps people start imagining a morepositivefuture.

When people imagine a positive future, they often start taking helpful action.

You dont have to go see a solution-focused therapist to start thinking about a more positive future for yourself.

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you’ve got the option to answer the miracle question for yourself right now.

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