A Study of Solution-Focused Brief Family Therapy: Outcomes and Issues

This article discusses the findings of a descriptive study on solution-focused brief family therapy in a children's mental health facility. Findings indicate a 64.9% success rate for an average of 5.5 therapy sessions over an average of 3.9 months. In addition, findings provide initial support for the applicability of solution-focused brief family therapy to a wide range of families from diverse backgrounds as well as to the practice of working with whoever comes to therapy. The study also introduces thought-provoking theoretical and clinical issues regarding helpful versus unhelpful therapy processes and the influences of problem nature and selected goals on therapy outcomes.