Which is a core concept of Solution Focused Therapy?

• A. Language
• B. De-emphasis on problem talk, emphasis on solution talk
• C. Non-linear perspective
• D. Communication theory

Answer: (B)

Solution Focused Therapy centers on transforming the conversation from problems to solutions. The key idea is to focus on what the client wants to achieve and the concrete steps that can get them there, using language that describes future possibilities rather than dwelling on past difficulties. This involves strategies like highlighting exceptions (times when the problem didn’t occur), asking questions that elicit goals and small, workable steps, and using scaling to track progress. Because language shapes what people think is possible, emphasizing solution talk helps clients feel capable and motivated to change.

Other options describe relevant concepts in broader terms, but they’re not the defining feature of this approach. Focusing on language is part of the method, but “language” alone doesn’t specify the shift toward solution-oriented conversations. A non-linear perspective or a general theory of communication are broader ideas not unique to Solution Focused Therapy.