Problem 1

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is most dissimilar in terms of underlying philosophy and assumptions with any approach which needs "working through" or intensive focus on a problem to resolve it, or any approach which is primarily focused on the past rather than the present or future. Briefly explain, with the help of examples, how the SFBT is dissimilar with other therapies.

Problem 2

One of the strengths of the Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy is its strong scientific base. It brings together two perspectives that have strong research traditions: the cognitive and behavioural.

Describe,  using examples from everyday life experiences, how the cognitive- behavioural approach can help to understand the behaviour of individuals in different settings.