Same DSM IV Diagnosis Important, but not used due to need to accomplish problem-solving tasks Same Psychosocial assessment Same as traditional approach, but slightly more difficult due to nature of medium Systematic but brief assessment of the nature of problem, individual's coping skills and general adaptive abilities, availability of family, friends and community resources. Extensive history-taking is not part of treatment principles Initial Phase Explore problem and reframe in cognitive terms, instill hope, allow ventilation. Therapist will usually offer tentative hypothesis on the nature of the problem and the client's dynamics. Treatment plan is constructed early with emphasis on time-limits Same Treatment Principles Client is encouraged to maintain a sense of autonomy, contract of goals is established, time frame for treatment is discussed and agreed upon. Clients are helped to find solutions based on their own internal skills, directive advice and coaching are not used Same Treatment Goa l Relief of symptoms, restoration of functioning, insight into stressors, increased repertoire of problem solving skills Same T ermination Part of Treatment Contract.
New problems involve new treatment contract.
Must be client initiated Usually client initiated Appointment times Usually, therapist is available more than once a week. Therapists comply with state and local regulations.