How to Shrink Any Problem with Solution-Focused Strategies (episode 229)

The Focused Mindset Podcast

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In this episode Cher Kretz discusses the importance of adopting solution-focused practices in school counseling and in your personal life by knowing how to deal with a problem. She emphasizes the need to shift conversations from problem talk to solution talk, introducing strategies like 'shrinking the problem' to help you manage their issues more effectively. Cher also highlights the significance of visualizing problems in the context of one's life and future opportunities, encouraging listeners to believe in their ability to overcome challenges. takeaways

• Solution-focused practices lessen problem talk and expand solution talk.
• Meeting clients where they are helps in guiding them forward.
• 'Shrinking the problem' is a key strategy in solution-focused counseling.
• Visualizing problems as smaller can shift a client's mindset.
• Clients often want to solve their own problems, not have them solved for them.
• Problem talk can lead to solution talk when managed properly.
• The future is bright, and clients can take steps towards it.
• MTSS will be discussed in the next episode.
• Cher encourages listeners to explore past episodes for more insights.
• The podcast aims to help listeners grow and become their best selves

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