Caplan conceptualized that people generally live their lives in a steady state of homeostasis. Events occur throughout life that challenge the homeostasis, and the individual mobilizes resources (physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, and social) to restore balance, when the balance is not quickly restored or a solution to the challenge is not evident, the experience to the …show more content…
This therapy focuses on the future rather than the past. The main intervention used is goal setting. The setting of specific, concrete, and realistic goals is an important component of solution-focused therapy (Trepper et al., 2008). Smaller goals are more beneficial than larger ones. Clients are encouraged to come up with their own goals as a solution to their problems. The therapist and client frequently revisit these goals, discussing how close they are to their goals and determining the next steps. The solution-focused therapy also relies on a cooperative therapeutic alliance with the client, focusing on the solutions rather than the problem and focusing on the future and goal