Question 1

Client resistance is the main impediment to successful solution-building work with clients.

Accepted Answer

Client resistance is often a sign of a mismatch between the therapist's approach and the client's perspective or readiness for change, rather than the main impediment to successful solution-building work. Effective communication and adapting strategies to better align with the client's needs can overcome this challenge.

Question 2

In Cheryl's interview with Rosie, Cheryl did not allow Rosie to describe her problems.

Accepted Answer

In Cheryl's interview with Rosie, Cheryl did allow Rosie to describe her problems, as the purpose of an interview is typically to gather information, including understanding any issues or problems the interviewee might be facing.

Question 3

The &#34;miracle question&#34; is used mainly to:&#10;A) develop well-formed goals.&#10;B) uncover exceptions.&#10;C) help the client to cope with overwhelming circumstances.&#10;D) measure client progress.

Accepted Answer

The "miracle question" is a technique used in solution-focused therapy to help clients envision and articulate their goals by imagining how their life would be different if a miracle occurred and their problems were solved.

Question 4

When a client can identify a day in the past when the problem was not as severe, this day is called in solution-focused terms.&#10;A) an exception&#10;B) a miracle day&#10;C) a coping success&#10;D) pre-session change

Accepted Answer

An exception refers to a time when the problem the client is facing was less severe or did not exist, which is a key concept in solution-focused therapy. This approach focuses on identifying and building upon these exceptions to help the client find solutions.

Question 5

The miracle question used by Cheryl was an attempt to assist Rosie to develop a detailed and vivid picture of a more satisfying life.

Accepted Answer

The miracle question is a technique used in solution-focused therapy to help clients envision how the future could be different if a miracle happened and their problems were solved, thereby assisting them in picturing a more satisfying life.

Question 6

Solution-building relies on clients' frames of reference for definitions of each of the following except which one?&#10;A) What clients would like different in their lives&#10;B) What will be different in clients' lives when their problems are solved&#10;C) Clients' inner and outer resources&#10;D) The stages of solution building

Accepted Answer

The stages of solution building are a methodological framework provided by the therapist or counselor, not defined by clients' frames of reference. Choices A, B, and C involve the client's perspective and resources, which are crucial for tailoring the therapy to their specific needs and goals.

Question 7

&#34;Exceptions&#34; may be defined as the problems of clients.

Accepted Answer

"Exceptions" in a therapeutic context often refer to times when the client's problem does not occur, highlighting moments or circumstances where they are coping better or the issue is less severe, rather than being defined as the problems themselves.

Deck 2: Solution Building: the Basics