Exceptions to the problem Solution therapists believe that information about problems isn't necessary, that solution construction is independent from the problem processes. After getting a statement of the problem or goal, the solution therapist asks about recent changes or exceptions to the problem, rather than examining what caused or maintains the problem. We explore exceptions to the problem to encourage the client to continue doing what is already working rather than trying to figure out something new which might not work. Not only will returning clients be more clear about what the want to continue, but they will come back describing new changes that have occurred because they followed through behavior they thought would be successful. This is similar to having athletes close their eyes, and mentally prepare for performance by visualizing, pre-experiencing, and mentally creating the competitive event.
Visualization focuses on anticipated success rather than on correcting mistakes in performance.
Solution focused therapy only requires acknowledgment that there is a goal to be accomplished or a problem to be solved. Individuals and groups of people are then organized around the purpose of accomplishing the goal or resolving the problem. Solution Focused Goals Goals should not be dependent on someone else needing to change or changing first. B decided to change first. State goals in terms of what the person will do now or soon, rather than in the far future.