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SOLUTION FOCUSED-BRIEF THERAPY ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Peace Dolo
MSUM
696A-02 Field Seminar & Portfolio Proposal
Professor Jaeger
5/02/2023
Corcoran, J., & Pillai, V. (2009). A Review of the Research on Solution-Focused Therapy. British Journal of Social Work, 39(2), 234–242.
This article reviewed published research on the effectiveness of solution-focused treatment. The studies that were examined were released between the middle of 1985 and 2006. The studies that were chosen have to meet the criteria. The findings demonstrate a lack of research on this modality and the uncertainty surrounding its effects.
De Shazer, S., & Isebaert, L. (2003). The Bruges Model: A Solution-Focused Approach to Problem Drinking. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 14(4), 43–52. https://doi-org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/10.1300/J085v14n04#&95;04
The method of SFBT, the therapist's function, and the questions posed by this modality are the main topics of this article. In order to treat alcoholism, the St. John hospital in Belgium created a modified version of the modality. The study involved patients who received both inpatient and outpatient care at the hospital. The selected subjects included individuals of both sexes, with ages ranging from 19 to 74. Participants had the option of joining either the abstinence group or the controlled drinking group; abstinence was not required. Participants had the option of choosing the style of therapy they desired or forgoing therapy altogether and keeping a journal of their cravings. The outcomes indicated that they were successful. To assess the effectiveness of SFBT for treating alcohol abuse, more research should be done.
Franklin, C., & Hai, A. H. (2021). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Substance Use: A Review of the Literature. Health & Social Work, 46(2), 103–114. org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/10.1093/hsw/hlab002
A thorough review of the Solution-focused brief therapy modality has been conducted. A meta-summary approach was used to discover and review a total of thirty-three studies. The research's conclusions supported the importance of the co-construction process and the benefits of these modalities' strategies. The co-construction of meaning and strength-oriented approaches received the highest empirical evidence.
Franklin, C., & Belciug, C. (2015). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in Schools. Encyclopedia of Social Work. .
The article is about the growth of Solution Focused-brief therapy as a promising intervention with kids, teens, and teachers in educational settings. This intervention uses in school dates back to the 1990s and its being uses across the globe. Additionally, there is growing empirical evidence to support its use with students and teachers. SFBT has been used to improve truancy, substance usage, disruptions in the classroom, and academic performance.
Franklin, C., Zhang, A., Froerer, A. and Johnson, S. (2017). Solution focused brief therapy: A systematic review and meta-summary of process research. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 43, 16– 30. doi:
The process research on solution-focused brief treatment is presented in this article through a systematic review. Using a meta-summary approach, 33 studies that made use of different research techniques were found and included for further examination. The results confirmed the importance of the co-construction procedure in SFBT and the results of particular SFBT technique types.
Froerer, A. S., & Connie, E. E. (2016). Solution-Building, the Foundation of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: A Qualitative Delphi Study. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 27(1), 20–34.
A qualitative delphi study was completed to answer the following questions of what solution building is and how a clinician solution-builds with the client. A study was completed and the methods, participant gathering process, and procedures were reviewed. The study contributed to the definition of solution-building and solution-building language.
Gingerich, W. J. (2000). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: A Review of the Outcome Research. Family Process, 39(4), 477. 5300.2000.39408.x
In this article, solution-focused brief treatment controlled outcome studies were evaluated. Up until 1999, 15 studies in all were examined. College students, parents, orthopedic rehab patients, inmates, adolescents, high school students, school age groups, substance misuse, couples and families, and public social services were among the study subjects. One person's alcohol use was studied, and after SFBT was used, the participant demonstrated improvement. Overall, the research doesn't go far enough to prove that this approach is effective. It did offer evidence in favor of the notion that SFBT might be advantageous to clients.
Gingerich, W. J., & Peterson, L. T. (2013). Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: A Systematic Qualitative Review of Controlled Outcome Studies. Research on Social Work Practice, 23(3), 266–283. https://doiorg.trmproxy.mnpals.net/
In this research, a comprehensive qualitative review of trials with controlled outcomes for solution-focused brief treatment was conducted. 43 articles in all were examined since they satisfied the author's requirements and included a mix of unpublished research, studies in any language, and studies that had been disqualified from meta-analyses. These areas of application included adult mental health, marriage and family, occupational rehabilitation, health and aging, crime and delinquency, and children's academic and behavioral issues. The research results supported the usefulness of this modality in the six practice areas.
González Suitt, K. (2019). Solution-focused brief therapy for individuals with alcohol use disorders in Chile. Research on Social Work Practice., 29(1), 19–35.
In the Americas, Chile has the highest rate of alcohol consumption in the Americas. A research study was conducted to determine how socially focused behavioral therapy will affect alcohol abuse. The study had either replications or a single-case design. The findings revealed encouraging tendencies, and the harm to people and their families was diminished as a result of the exception and coping questions.
Kelch, B. P., & Demmitt, A. (2010). Incorporating the Stages of Change Model in Solution Focused Brief Therapy With Non-Substance Abusing Families: A Novel and Integrative Approach. The Family Journal, 18(2), 184–188. org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/
In order to help clients through the many stages, the authors aimed to create a model employing the transtheoretical model and integrating/incorporating strategies from solution-focused brief therapy. The SFBT model tactics that proved successful with the family were used in a case study review.
Kim, J. S. (2008). Examining the Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: A Meta-Analysis. Research on Social Work Practice, 18(2), 107–116. org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/
This article is focused on A crucial step in establishing the evidence for SFBT's effectiveness uses a meta-analysis. The goal of this research study was to evaluate SFBT's overall effectiveness statistically. According to this meta-analytic evaluation, SFBT showed modest but beneficial treatment effects in favor of the SFBT group on the outcome measures of family and relationship issues, internalizing behavior problems, and externalizing behavior problems.
Kim, J. S., Brook, J., & Akin, B. (2021). Randomized Controlled Trial of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Substance-Use-Disorder-Affected Parents Involved in the Child Welfare System. Journal of the Society for Social Work & Research, 12(3), 545–568.
The authors were interested in extending a research project that Kim had begun. They intended to concentrate on treating parents who have drug misuse problems that are preventing them from being able to care for their children. Problem-focused therapies have been widely employed to treat trauma- and substance abuse-related issues. With regard to issues relating to family functioning, child well-being, substance abuse, and mental health, SFBT has been found to be just as effective as CBT and motivational interviewing. Studies using larger samples, though, are required to examine the efficacy of SFBT in more detail.
Kim, J. S., Brook, J., & Akin, B. A. (2018). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy With Substance-Using Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(4), 452–462. https://doi-org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/10.1177/1049731516650517
The study that was the subject of this article looked at the efficacy of brief interventions in solution-focused therapy for issues connected to trauma and substance dependence. Despite the harmful effects of parents' substance use, there hasn't been much study on therapies for those who struggle with addiction. The articles describe the procedures, methods, and outcomes. The study came to the conclusion that using this method is helpful in treating trauma and substance abuse.
Kim, J. S., Smock, S., Trepper, T. S., McCollum, E. E., & Franklin, C. (2010). Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Evidence-Based? Families in Society, 91(3), 300–306. https://doi-org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/
An outline of the procedure for having solution-focused brief therapy accepted as an evidence-based practice intervention is given in this article. The modality is required to be registered with three national evidence-based practice registry listings. Due to its widespread usage, established practices, and reliability, this modality needs to be submitted in order to demonstrate its efficacy and efficiency as an evidence-based practice.
Lee, M. (2013). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Encyclopedia of Social Work. refore-9780199975839-e-1039.
The evolution of social focused-brief therapy and its concentration are the main topics of this article. It also focuses on the methods employed, the types of questions that are raised, the sessions, and the duties of the practitioner and client.
McCollum, E. E., Trepper, T. S., & Smock, S. (2003). Solution-Focused Group Therapy for Substance Abuse: Extending Competency-Based Models. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 14(4), 27–42. https://doi-vorg.trmproxy.mnpals.net/10.1300/J085v14n04#&95;03
This article summarizes the research on solution-focused brief therapy and motivational interviewing. It makes an effort to support the value of solution-focused short-term treatment in group settings. The writers discuss how important social support and group dynamics are for helping people achieve their goals. Text messages were sent out introducing solution-focused group therapy. The research came to the conclusion that group models can be used.
Neipp, M., Beyebach, M., Sanchez, P. A., & Delgado Álvarez, M. del C. (2021). Solution‐Focused versus Problem‐Focused Questions: Differential Effects of Miracles, Exceptions and Scales. Journal of Family Therapy, 43(4), 728–747. https://doi-org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/10.1111/1467-6427.12345
The solution oriented treatment questions were put to the test in this article. The findings offered proof that the miracle question should be used, together with discussions of prior accomplishments (exception questions).
Osborn, C. J. (n.d.). Does disease matter? Incorporating solution-focused brief therapy in alcoholism treatment. Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education, 43(1), 18.
Services & treatments related to alcoholism as resulted in ownership that is increased cost. A study was conducted on SFBT as modality for treated alcoholism.
Reiter, M. D. (2007). The Use of Expectation in Solution-Focused Formula Tasks. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 18(1), 27–37. https://doi-org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/10.1300/J085v18n01_03
The article reviews the use of SBF’s expectation question and the effectiveness. The article provided insight on the study process and findings.
Segal, S. (2013) Authoritative Settings and Involuntary Clients. Encyclopedia of Social Work. 001/acrefore-9780199975839-e-26.
The primary focus of the article is on the roles that social workers play with both voluntary and involuntary clients in authoritative settings. Most clients are found in social welfare, medical, and mental health facilities. Research has supported the use of motivational interviewing and solution-focused interviewing when working with involuntary clients.
Shilts, L., Rambo, A., & Hernandez, L. (1997). Clients Helping Therapists Find Solutions to their Therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 19(1), 117.
The authors examined client perspectives in treatment & participation in this paper. The author discussed the evolution of conversation. A study was completed and a dialogue was documented with the paper.
Simon, J., & Nelson, T. (2004). Results of Last Session Interviews in Solution Focused Brief Therapy: Learning from the Clients. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 15(4), 27–45.
This paper analyzed and repots on the response of a study on groups and their goals. The questions & techniques of the solution-focused therapy modality were tested via a study. The finding found that clients found the therapy useful.
Spilsbury, G. (2012). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Depression and Alcohol Dependence: A Case Study. Clinical Case Studies, 11(4), 263–275. https://doi-org.trmproxy.mnpals.net/10.1177/1534650112450506
The study focused on a study that employed solution-focused brief therapy to address depression symptoms in an alcohol-dependent patient. The articles goes into detail reviewing all details of the study.
Trepper, T. S., Dolan, Y., McCollum, E. E., & Nelson, T. (2006). Steve de Shazer and the future of solution-focused therapy. Journal of Marital & Family Therapy, 32(2), 133–139.
This article focuses on the treatment modality which is solution-focused brief therapy. The future of this modality is explored along with its process since its development.
Walker, C. R., Froerer, A. S., & Gourlay-Fernandez, N. (2022). The value of using emotions in solution focused brief therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 48, 812– 826.
This article reviews research on emotion, feelings, and how they impact values and the therapeutic use of solution-focused treatment.
Zatloukal, L., Žákovský, D., & Bezdíčková, E. (2019). Utilizing metaphors in solution-focused therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 41(1), 24–36.
The author discusses the potential for using metaphors in brief, solution-focused therapy. The four steps that make up SFBT metaphors are described in this article. There are rules laid within the document
