Solution-Focused Counseling

There are two general approaches to alleviating psychological problems: pathology-centered and wholeness-centered (holistic). (This is also true for medical problems more generally.) Using the pathology approach, we ask, “What symptoms of dysfunction is this person exhibiting, and what can be done to eliminate these symptoms and/or this dysfunction

Adizes’ approach is one of therapist rather than adviser. As with any type of therapy, the therapist’s aim is to build the client’s self-confidence and ability, so they can then solve their own problems. The therapist does this by building the client’s trust, first in them as therapist, then by the client learning to trust in their own capabilities

focused on problem-solving skills that help change your physical and