Solution Focused Social Work

Degree: 1
Year: 3
Study program: Social work

Holder: Nina Mešl
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Subject content:
  • The change of paradigm in understanding processes of help: from problem-solving to the solutions building (de Shazer, Kim Berg); constructive social work (Parton, O´Byrne).
  • The role of the use of language in the helping processes.
  • The practice of respecting diversity.
  • Central philosophy of solution focused approach.
  • Change of focus: from problems to solutions.
  • In resources and strengths focused conversations.
  • Phases of process of help focused in solutions building: how to pay attention on what the client wants, goals formulation, exceptions finding questions; scaling questions; miracle question; negotiations about change; compliments and tasks.
  • Understanding the relationships that develop between social workers and interlocutors in support and help processes and the appropriate responses of social workers.
  • Critique of the solution-focused approach.  
  • In building solutions focused conversation with children.
  • Conversation with mandated clients.