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Does the idea 'solution focus is a positive approach' help us in our practice?

If we think of the concept of 'resistance' as a 'metaphor' rather than a 'reality', just a way of describing what we might be seeing, then it is reasonable to ask the question 'is it a useful metaphor?'

Anything that prompts the client to say that ‘things are better’ needs to be identified as verification of change, and anything that is new or different or more effective that the client reports needs to be encouraged or amplified.

If you want to get from point A to point B, but know no details of the terrain in between, the best thing to do is to assume that you can go from A to B by following a straight line.