TI13

Brief Solution-Oriented Therapy

FR
TBOS
EN
BSOT

Developed by de Shazer and Berg, this brief therapy focuses on concrete solutions rather than on the past causes of problems. It draws on techniques such as the miracle question and the search for exceptions to help the client define their goals. It aims for autonomy, empowerment, and positive change.

CodeTI13
Name (EN)Brief Solution-Oriented Therapy
French nameThérapie Brève Orientée vers les Solutions
Acronym (FR)TBOS
Acronym (EN)BSOT
Founder(s)Steve de Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg
Yearannées 1980
School / waveThérapies brèves orientées solutions
Source volumeVolume 1 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies
Authors & thinkers
Insoo Kim BergSteve de Shazer

This therapy is covered in detail (principles, indications, protocol, level of evidence) in Volume 1 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies. See the volume.