A flashlight beam highlights 'Solution-Focused Therapy' in a presentation slide. Below, it reads 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW, Heritage University.' 'Fall 2025, SOWK 581, Week 11' appears to the side.
The slide outlines a plan for 'Week 13' in a presentation. The 'Agenda' column includes basics of solution-focused therapy, demonstrations, solution-oriented family assessment, and a role-play activity. The 'Learning Objectives' focus on describing questions and strategies, conducting solution-oriented assessments, and collaborating on treatment planning. The slide is from Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University, Fall 2025 SOWK 581.
A lightbulb shape projects the text 'Collaborative Solutions' on a dark blue background. Nearby, 'Being focused on solutions doesn’t negate the importance of the collaborative process.' Additional text: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University, Cooper & Granucci Lesser, 2022, Fall 2025 SOWK 581, Solution-Focused Therapy.
A pink arrow points from 'Hopelessness' to 'Hopeful' in a presentation slide on Solution-Focused Therapy, highlighting the transition. Text emphasizes developing goals for change, featuring a flashlight icon.Important Text:- 'Focus of Treatment for Solution-Focused Therapy is on developing goals that assist the client to transition from'- 'Hopeful about the possibility of change'- 'The change doesn’t have to be monumental. In SFBT, we often look for small changes'- 'Cooper & Granucci Lesser, 2022'- 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University'- 'Fall 2025 SOWK 581'
A blue presentation slide outlines 'Types of Questions Used in Solution-Focused' therapy, including presuppositional, exception, scaling, coping, problem tracking, and miracle questions. Authored by Jacob Campbell.
Two silhouette figures, connected by a speech bubble with smiley and heart emojis, illustrate communication. Text categorizes compliments as direct, indirect, and self-complementing, within a solution-focused therapy context.
The slide lists five components of solution-oriented family assessment: defining the problem, meaning making, determining customers, coauthoring a family story, and co-constructing a change plan. A green oval reads, 'Interdisciplinary collaboration is considered helpful.'
Object: Text slide Action: Provides instructions for role play preparation Context: Blue background with white text, featuring guidelines for family assessment activities in solution-focused therapy. Credits note Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, and Heritage University. Text:- 'Role Play Prep'- 'Think about the five components of solution-oriented family assessment and the techniques of solution-focused therapy.'- 'Pick a role-play and assign roles. If you need to add or subtract members, talk and develop a plan as a group. If it works, having someone just as an observer is okay.'- 'Spend time prepping as a team (what questions might you ask the family and what potential responses might occur)'- 'Solution-Focused Therapy'- 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University'- 'Fall 2025 SOWK 581'
**Object**: Slide titled 'The Robinson Family Role-Play Case'**Action**: Describes family members' struggles.**Context**: Presentation slide with text detailing individual issues: Patricia (38), divorced nurse; Liam (14), introverted son; Ella (9), anxious daughter. They face challenges post-divorce.**Text**:- Patricia struggles with balancing work and parenting.- Liam is introverted and isolates himself due to parental conflict.- Ella is cheerful but anxious, fearing abandonment. Additional information:- Solution-Focused Therapy.- Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW.- Heritage University.- Scenarios with OpenAI (2024).- Fall 2025 SOWK 581.
**Object**: Slide describing a family.**Action**: Lists family roles and issues.**Context**: Presentation slide on 'The Nguyen Family'.---**Text**:The Nguyen Family Role-Play Case - Kim (Dad, 42): First-generation immigrant, works two jobs, feels disconnected from children, worries about cultural roots.- Mai (Mom, 40): Stay-at-home parent, struggles with loneliness, seeks stronger relationships and family traditions.- An (Daughter, 17): High-achieving student, pressure to succeed, burnout, conflicts over expectations.- Minh (Son, 12): Creative, attention issues, overshadowed by sister, wants more family time.Solution-Focused Therapy Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW Heritage University Scenarios developed in conjunction with OpenAI (2024)Fall 2025 SOWK 581
The slide, titled 'The Morales Family: Role-Play Case,' describes a fictional family facing challenges. Carlos, recently laid off, struggles emotionally. Rosa manages household responsibilities. Javier feels frustrated and rebellious. Sophia acts as a peacekeeper.
An illustration of a person with glasses holding a test tube represents 'Solution-Focused Experiments.' Text includes tasks: 'Prediction,' 'Do something different,' 'Pretend the miracle happened.' Footer: Jacob Campbell, Heritage University.