I like how the miracle question was utilized. This gave the client an idea of what he needed to change to help his problem. I like this form of therapy focusing on a solution rather than the problem. I also like the idea of getting to the root of the problem quickly
Thank you Dr Todd for making these videos! I'm an aspiring Counselling Psychologist pursuing my Masters right now. Your videos are SO HELPFUL. You are a great asset to this industry :)
Dr. Grande showed how additional guidance through the technique is essential as well as the initial disclosure to use imagery. This roleplay demonstrated the counselor's skill not only to ask the question but to guide the client through to determine the problem. The roleplay also demonstrated the client's perception shift of his issue. It went from something unknown to him to something he could now begin to understand and solve.
As a narrative therapist attempting to incorporate solution-focused therapy into her work, I really appreciate how the miracle question essentially helped the client to "map" the effects of the problem. Very helpful. Thank you!
I really like the miracle question and how it plays into the therapy. I think it allows the client to think beyond the problem of anxiety. I like the briefness of the theory.
It was very intriguing to hear the miracle question used in counseling. I remember thinking how odd it sounded when reading about the miracle question in the assigned text. When applied, it is very insightful for the client to come to a realization.
I found the miracle question to be kind of a hard concept to grasp so this video was useful. The client look at his anxiety from a different place and it created greater insight into his anxiety. The question gave the client a context through which he could explore his anxiety from a perspective he had not previously considered.
Truly, truly exceptional. Dr. Todd, I cannot say enough great things about these astounding examples you provide. I am taken aback at the attention to detail in the examples provided. Dr. B should absolutely take some notes and start posting her own video examples! Your illustration is just as much a miracle as the question you posed in it!
Thank you for sharing this! I am learning about different kinds of therapies in school, and your role-play videos are so helpful to my understanding! I've found that having only PowerPoint lecture videos and textbooks to learn from is not enough for me. After running through those and ALSO watching your videos, I'm suddenly like, "OH!!!" I get it. So, I really appreciate you making this information available to the public on RUclips!
I like the application of the miracle question demonstrated here. I could see the process the client went through dissecting his day and being able to identify when he struggled with his anxiety the most. This provided the therapist a starting point for their future sessions.
I liked the use of the miracle question. It caused the client to think in detail about what things would be like if the problem were no longer there. He was even able to notice when he would feel that the problem was no longer in existence. He recognized that his interaction with his coworkers was a sure fire point of anxiety.
This was a great example of The Miracle Question. Dr. Grande did a good job of rephrasing and reflecting as a way of helping the client identify his issue. At the beginning of the session, the client describes vague feelings that he has not identified yet as social anxiety. Through the use of this technique it becomes clear to him. Additionally, rather than identify what would be absent in the perfect scenario, he rephrases it so that the client identifies what would be present- confidence and calm, which is a crucial part of this technique.
It was nice to see how to use this technique in a counseling session. I liked how Dr. Grande took the time to explain the miracle question to client step by step so he could have better understanding. There definitely needs to be an explanation that comes along with asking this miracle question. This approach helped the client to pinpoint where exactly his anxiety or "weird feelings" came from.
I’m glad I got to see this role-play. In this role-play Dr. Grande is counseling Jeff. Jeff is talking about how he is feeling anxious, jittery and just all around weird. Jeff explains that he can’t fully describe how he’s feeling. Dr. Grande explains the miracle question in a way that is very easy to understand and I appreciate that. He tells Jeff to imagine going home tonight, going to sleep and waking up and your whole problem is gone. What does that specifically look like? I think this concept is interesting, but unrealistic. I like this it helps to specifically identify a problem, but it’s so unrealistic for a problem to just vanish I’m not sure that I will use this technique.
I am studying for my license and so if there is a question focusing on the miracle questions, I am prepared to answer. Thank you for this great video. I love watching your videos.
The miracle question definitely gained the client and counselor insight into the problem because they were able to determine the actual issue was relating to social anxiety. With the video being about solution focused brief therapy, I was expecting more look into an actual solution but it is understandable that the client needs to understand what causes his issue better in order to do that. If the session was longer, I wonder if they would have reached a solution to try.
After watching this role play, I can see how the miracle question technique can be utilized in helping the client to gain further insight into an issue or problem and bring deeper meaning into how it may manifest itself in every day life. Sometimes people feel certain ways and they are not sure as to how or where it began. This technique could be effective into bringing that to light.
I really liked this video overall. It was a great demonstration of the miracle question and solution-focused. The counselor asking the miracle question allowed the client to pinpoint where his anxiety and off feelings were coming from when he wasn't exactly sure. I think that this is a great technique to use in some situations. It can really help the client to find a solution or work toward one when they envision their life without the issue that they are struggling with.
Magnificent! More of THIS STYLE OF CONTENT FOR 2021 PLEASSSSSSE PLEASSSSSSE PLEASSSSSSE PLEASSSSSSE...LIKE WITH THESE ROLE PLAYS THAT ASSIST US IN VISUALIZING OUR NEW JOURNEY TO AGENCY....BEFORE WE TAKE THE CONCRETE BEHAVIORAL RESET NORMS & ACTIONS TO MANIFEST THE RESULTS OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH HABITS! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS PLEASSSSSSE SHOW MORE OF THIS LIKE AS A GREATEST HITS...MAYBE WHERE YOU PROVIDE NEW COMMENTARY THAT FRAME PREVIOUSLY EXISTENT CONTENT! MAYBE EVEN TANGIBLE MASTER STEPS TO MAKE MENTAL BRIDGES TOWARDS NORMATIVE RESPONSES & DEVELOPMENT OF NORMATIVE RESPONSE SYSTEMS.
I like how this technique allows clients to ultimately identify the problem behind the feelings of being off. That way the therapist and client can then work on how to treat the problem.
When reading about Solution Focused Brief Therapy I could not grasp the concept of the miracle question of how it could be applied within the counseling session. Also, this post gave me an understanding on how it could be applied; I found it very encouraging that within the session the counselor made sure the client had an awareness and understanding of the concept.
I thought this video was really effective in demonstrating how the miracle question can be utilized to assist a client in identifying and understanding the problems they are experiencing. This particular client appeared unaware of his social anxieties until the miracle question made him discuss and expand on his “feeling off”. He appeared visibly relieved as a result of naming this problem and hopeful that he could solve it. In this respect, I think this technique would be highly effective with a client who is perhaps unaware or unsure of their issues.
It seemed that the client was unaware of the source of the anxiety until the miracle question was proposed to him. After exploring this he was able to recognize that his work environment he was able to explore deeper his anxieties and put into words his feeling of being off. This technique worked well with the client and I can see how it would be beneficial in many situations.
I found really interesting how this technique allowed the client to explore what was bothering him and get to identify the cause of this problem. This allowed the counselor and client to set a goal in working with this issue to help him overcome the social anxiety.
This is a great example of how to use SFT to recognize the problem. My question is how does a therapist use SFT to treat the problem? Would you just now go to CBT or how would SFT look like? I'm a therapist who specializes in trauma so I use brainspotting and EMDR with CBT and a bit of other schools, but I am more interested in learning about this. I only recall learning about the miracle question which helps for goals too Thanks for any advice.
After learning about this therapy I am skeptical about using this therapy, at least alone. To me this is one of the therapies that has to be integrated with another. In the video he discusses the miracle question which I actually used in one of my sessions with a student. I think this could be really help in that arena. Just like Dr. Grande I had an issue at first getting my client to buy into it. I like how he broke it down and started to get the client to go through that alternate life. Although I am not particularly sold on the therapy I do like this technique. It allows the client to become aware of the true nature of the issue they are having. It also allows the client to find potential causes to the problem so that they can brainstorm helpful solutions. In this video the client was able to find that work was a huge stressor in his life. This is probably true for most but now he knows and can deal with it. I also like how the client is sorting things out with these prompting type questions Dr. Grande is using. This was a good example of solution focused therapy to me.
This is a good technique that fits well with SFBT. Not only does it help the client identify specifically the symptoms of and situation in which he experiences anxiety (at work, talking with coworkers, large crowds, etc.), but also the absence of anxiety. The identification process is a step toward resolution. You can hear excitement in the client's voice when he feels understood as well as understands what is occurring. Replacing the symptoms with feeling relaxed and confidence gives him something for which he can strive. It's also a nice set-up for moving forward with possible solutions in the next session.
Good video, the use of silences tactically, challenging the client to review their perception what underlying causes to problems. I did find in this video the counselor appears a bit mechanical and somewhat insensitive, however the use of "somewhat" or "kind of" does ease that a bit. Overall, good example of this technique in practice, leading client to a new understanding intrinsically.
This technique feels very positive to me, almost hopeful in a way that by imagining our lives the way we want them can bring about healthy change for ourselves. The miracle question can help the client to see what they really want in their future and also gives a clearer picture of how the problem manifests right now.
I agree, I think that it can be beneficial to the client to envision their life the way that they want it because it can help them figure out where their issue is stemming from and also figure out solutions to get to, or closer to, that "miracle" situation. And as you said, it is almost hopeful for them to imagine their life just the way they want it.
I think this technique is a unique way for a client to understand the root causes of their problems. It helps them explore the problem from a different perspective.
The miracle question seemed to work in reverse. Usually, the client answers the questions with the issues in mind. This client found the issues by answering the miracle question and with more probing from the therapist.
It was interesting to see a miracle question put into effect during a counseling session. I also like brief therapy because it appears that it really tries to get to the main source of clients concern and trying to solve it in a short period of time.
how its realistic to just placebo effect myself that a problem is just gonna go away. aka disappear. i cannot tell his age from my current perspective but even in his day math was still a basic education requirement. if working problems out like this was realistic and effective then everyone would be doing it. on a lighter note, i appreciate the strategy of role-play and having anyone chill to participate makes it seem like not a therapy at all.
I thought the miracle question was a good fit here. It got the client to identify where his anxiety is coming from and what is causing it. He also gained the insight that he would be confident and sure of himself.
Honestly I don’t remember the miracle question being used like this. Also I believe all the question did was provide insight about potential problems, what causes it, its intensity, what activity either increases or lowers it, but I don’t think it should be classified as a technique I mean because after you gain all this insight, understand the cause , Then what??? I think this can present the weakness solution focused therapy presents in that, this question, while invoking, only provided a basis as to what the problem could be but no solution as to how to address or deal with it. Maybe there is a part two hanging out there somewhere. But this needs more clarification
I thought it was very interesting to see the Miracle question in a mock counseling session. I think this technique could be very powerful with clients who are struggling with things like anxiety, OCD, and depression. By asking the client what would be different after the miracle had occurred, the client and therapist gain a better understanding of what goals/solutions they can work toward to help the client. I have little doubt that I will use this technique at some point in my career.
I think it's great that you connected well with this technique. Unfortunately, I didn't connect well with it or find it useful. However, I do like other techniques used in Solution-Focused Therapy.
He's not using the musical question as it was attended to be used. He is using it to help identify the problem. SFBT is about looking for solutions. An SF therapist would be listening for exceptions to the problem, and previous attempted solutions. More importantly, the question is a way to help create goals .
I like the technique of miracle question a lot. I think the process of thinking what COULD be different and what it would be like could really motivate the client to make some changes and actively think about the outcomes and positive and negative consequences. Although, the counselor needs to keep the client's imagination in reality.
It was interesting to actually see this miracle question being used. I don't know if I like it too much because it feels like an odd concept to me. I think it just allows the client to think of how his life would be if he didnt have this problem. Its hard to tell how beneficial it is. Instead of asking the "miracle question" I think I would just ask, "What would your day look like it this problem wasn't there?"
I'm not an expert by any means but I think the utility in the miracle question goes beyond the imagined future. The statements made prior to the actual question are all affirmative, you'll go home, you'll eat, you'll do your chores, you'll go to sleep. All of these statements generate "yes" within the client. When you finally ask how they would imagine their life, or day, without the problem, they've already been primed to think positively before they answer. Some clients can have a hard time stating things in a positive frame and the priming can help.
After the question, the client often gives us "negative answers" for example:" I'm not shaking anymore, my palms are not sweaty" Important is, that you directly turn this answer into a positive answer, that it also manifests it neurologically.
I thought that Dr. Grande did a great job with presenting the miracle question. He informed the client that the miracle question may seem unusual, which appeared to be helpful for the client to understand and not judge prior to hearing the actual question. I also thought that it was a great question to help the client internalize their problem, so that when the counselor shared their interpretation and diagnosis, it didn’t seem offensive because the counselor’s observations and analysis was based off of what the client was sharing. Some clients may not want to hear of their diagnosis, but I think with using the miracle question, they may be more accepting because of the information that they presented.
This client was able to quickly realize the source of his anxiety once Dr. Grande asked him the miracle question. It almost seemed to make him feel better once he recognized it. I think this could be useful with many clients when they are unsure of exactly what is causing their issue.
In this respect, this technique has some similarities to Person-Centered Therapy! The client is ultimately the expert and has to come to their own conclusions, and the counselor's role is to guide and facilitate this process.
The miracle question brings greater understanding of how the problem affects the client and the different times the problem is presented. I also think this technique shows a cause, even though that is not the focus.
I don't like the conclusion was that apathologized the client as having social anxiety. There may be actual toxic people at his work place, that are the cause of that symptom and the therapist did not leave room for that being the case.
I think that the miracle question is so confusing by saying, "Suppose a miracle has occurred, but you wake up and are not aware that the miracle occurred." I expected the client to respond in a confused way and by describing his awareness of feeling better. It did seem to help when the counselor walked the client through his routine, but I think it would have made more sense to ask the client about moments when his anxious feelings do not occur in his day. I don't like this technique, and I can't connect with it much. The client and counselor also focused on how the problems developed around interaction with others. I wonder what would happen if the client's problems did not lead towards interacting with others.
I think it would be a little difficult to respond to the miracle question, too, when it is stated so bluntly. It was definitely easier for me to grasp when Dr. Grande walked through the miracle and how it would effect the client.
This solution-focused brief therapy - Miracle question exercise is almost too good to be true. This simplistic technique allowed the client to put words to his emotions and identify his social anxiety. Then, the client imagined or used make-believe to view his day-to-day without his anxiety. I wonder how long this process of reconditioning would take to stop all the effects of the clients social anxiety.
The word "miracle" could be off putting and even offensive to some. If I was a patient and the therapist starting talking about miracles, in any context, that would immediately shut my mind off to everything said next. My reply would be "I don't believe in such a concept as miracles, so it's very hard to imagine what the outcome would be."
I like how the miracle question was utilized. This gave the client an idea of what he needed to change to help his problem. I like this form of therapy focusing on a solution rather than the problem. I also like the idea of getting to the root of the problem quickly
well, put, so clear......and your comment makes it better.
Thank you Dr Todd for making these videos! I'm an aspiring Counselling Psychologist pursuing my Masters right now. Your videos are SO HELPFUL. You are a great asset to this industry :)
Dr. Grande showed how additional guidance through the technique is essential as well as the initial disclosure to use imagery. This roleplay demonstrated the counselor's skill not only to ask the question but to guide the client through to determine the problem. The roleplay also demonstrated the client's perception shift of his issue. It went from something unknown to him to something he could now begin to understand and solve.
As a narrative therapist attempting to incorporate solution-focused therapy into her work, I really appreciate how the miracle question essentially helped the client to "map" the effects of the problem. Very helpful. Thank you!
I really like the miracle question and how it plays into the therapy. I think it allows the client to think beyond the problem of anxiety. I like the briefness of the theory.
It was very intriguing to hear the miracle question used in counseling. I remember thinking how odd it sounded when reading about the miracle question in the assigned text. When applied, it is very insightful for the client to come to a realization.
I found the miracle question to be kind of a hard concept to grasp so this video was useful. The client look at his anxiety from a different place and it created greater insight into his anxiety. The question gave the client a context through which he could explore his anxiety from a perspective he had not previously considered.
Truly, truly exceptional. Dr. Todd, I cannot say enough great things about these astounding examples you provide. I am taken aback at the attention to detail in the examples provided. Dr. B should absolutely take some notes and start posting her own video examples! Your illustration is just as much a miracle as the question you posed in it!
Thank you for sharing this! I am learning about different kinds of therapies in school, and your role-play videos are so helpful to my understanding! I've found that having only PowerPoint lecture videos and textbooks to learn from is not enough for me. After running through those and ALSO watching your videos, I'm suddenly like, "OH!!!" I get it. So, I really appreciate you making this information available to the public on RUclips!
I like the application of the miracle question demonstrated here. I could see the process the client went through dissecting his day and being able to identify when he struggled with his anxiety the most. This provided the therapist a starting point for their future sessions.
I liked the use of the miracle question. It caused the client to think in detail about what things would be like if the problem were no longer there. He was even able to notice when he would feel that the problem was no longer in existence. He recognized that his interaction with his coworkers was a sure fire point of anxiety.
This was a great example of The Miracle Question. Dr. Grande did a good job of rephrasing and reflecting as a way of helping the client identify his issue. At the beginning of the session, the client describes vague feelings that he has not identified yet as social anxiety. Through the use of this technique it becomes clear to him. Additionally, rather than identify what would be absent in the perfect scenario, he rephrases it so that the client identifies what would be present- confidence and calm, which is a crucial part of this technique.
It was nice to see how to use this technique in a counseling session. I liked how Dr. Grande took the time to explain the miracle question to client step by step so he could have better understanding. There definitely needs to be an explanation that comes along with asking this miracle question. This approach helped the client to pinpoint where exactly his anxiety or "weird feelings" came from.
I’m glad I got to see this role-play. In this role-play Dr. Grande is counseling Jeff. Jeff is talking about how he is feeling anxious, jittery and just all around weird. Jeff explains that he can’t fully describe how he’s feeling. Dr. Grande explains the miracle question in a way that is very easy to understand and I appreciate that. He tells Jeff to imagine going home tonight, going to sleep and waking up and your whole problem is gone. What does that specifically look like? I think this concept is interesting, but unrealistic. I like this it helps to specifically identify a problem, but it’s so unrealistic for a problem to just vanish I’m not sure that I will use this technique.
I am studying for my license and so if there is a question focusing on the miracle questions, I am prepared to answer. Thank you for this great video. I love watching your videos.
The miracle question definitely gained the client and counselor insight into the problem because they were able to determine the actual issue was relating to social anxiety. With the video being about solution focused brief therapy, I was expecting more look into an actual solution but it is understandable that the client needs to understand what causes his issue better in order to do that. If the session was longer, I wonder if they would have reached a solution to try.
Dr. Grande, I love your videos!
Thank you so much!
After watching this role play, I can see how the miracle question technique can be utilized in helping the client to gain further insight into an issue or problem and bring deeper meaning into how it may manifest itself in every day life. Sometimes people feel certain ways and they are not sure as to how or where it began. This technique could be effective into bringing that to light.
I really liked this video overall. It was a great demonstration of the miracle question and solution-focused. The counselor asking the miracle question allowed the client to pinpoint where his anxiety and off feelings were coming from when he wasn't exactly sure. I think that this is a great technique to use in some situations. It can really help the client to find a solution or work toward one when they envision their life without the issue that they are struggling with.
Magnificent! More of THIS STYLE OF CONTENT FOR 2021 PLEASSSSSSE PLEASSSSSSE PLEASSSSSSE PLEASSSSSSE...LIKE WITH THESE ROLE PLAYS THAT ASSIST US IN VISUALIZING OUR NEW JOURNEY TO AGENCY....BEFORE WE TAKE THE CONCRETE BEHAVIORAL RESET NORMS & ACTIONS TO MANIFEST THE RESULTS OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH HABITS! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS PLEASSSSSSE SHOW MORE OF THIS LIKE AS A GREATEST HITS...MAYBE WHERE YOU PROVIDE NEW COMMENTARY THAT FRAME PREVIOUSLY EXISTENT CONTENT! MAYBE EVEN TANGIBLE MASTER STEPS TO MAKE MENTAL BRIDGES TOWARDS NORMATIVE RESPONSES & DEVELOPMENT OF NORMATIVE RESPONSE SYSTEMS.
I like how this technique allows clients to ultimately identify the problem behind the feelings of being off. That way the therapist and client can then work on how to treat the problem.
When reading about Solution Focused Brief Therapy I could not grasp the concept of the miracle question of how it could be applied within the counseling session. Also, this post gave me an understanding on how it could be applied; I found it very encouraging that within the session the counselor made sure the client had an awareness and understanding of the concept.
I thought this video was really effective in demonstrating how the miracle question can be utilized to assist a client in identifying and understanding the problems they are experiencing. This particular client appeared unaware of his social anxieties until the miracle question made him discuss and expand on his “feeling off”. He appeared visibly relieved as a result of naming this problem and hopeful that he could solve it. In this respect, I think this technique would be highly effective with a client who is perhaps unaware or unsure of their issues.
I agree, this technique could really benefit clients who are having issues describing their feelings or are unaware of what is actually going on.
I agree with you, putting a person in a hypothetical situation allows them to get a bigger picture of what it is going on in their life.
It seemed that the client was unaware of the source of the anxiety until the miracle question was proposed to him. After exploring this he was able to recognize that his work environment he was able to explore deeper his anxieties and put into words his feeling of being off. This technique worked well with the client and I can see how it would be beneficial in many situations.
I found really interesting how this technique allowed the client to explore what was bothering him and get to identify the cause of this problem. This allowed the counselor and client to set a goal in working with this issue to help him overcome the social anxiety.
This is a great example of how to use SFT to recognize the problem. My question is how does a therapist use SFT to treat the problem? Would you just now go to CBT or how would SFT look like? I'm a therapist who specializes in trauma so I use brainspotting and EMDR with CBT and a bit of other schools, but I am more interested in learning about this. I only recall learning about the miracle question which helps for goals too Thanks for any advice.
this really helped me... to complete my assignment! thanks
After learning about this therapy I am skeptical about using this therapy, at least alone. To me this is one of the therapies that has to be integrated with another. In the video he discusses the miracle question which I actually used in one of my sessions with a student. I think this could be really help in that arena. Just like Dr. Grande I had an issue at first getting my client to buy into it. I like how he broke it down and started to get the client to go through that alternate life. Although I am not particularly sold on the therapy I do like this technique. It allows the client to become aware of the true nature of the issue they are having. It also allows the client to find potential causes to the problem so that they can brainstorm helpful solutions. In this video the client was able to find that work was a huge stressor in his life. This is probably true for most but now he knows and can deal with it. I also like how the client is sorting things out with these prompting type questions Dr. Grande is using. This was a good example of solution focused therapy to me.
This is a good technique that fits well with SFBT. Not only does it help the client identify specifically the symptoms of and situation in which he experiences anxiety (at work, talking with coworkers, large crowds, etc.), but also the absence of anxiety. The identification process is a step toward resolution. You can hear excitement in the client's voice when he feels understood as well as understands what is occurring. Replacing the symptoms with feeling relaxed and confidence gives him something for which he can strive. It's also a nice set-up for moving forward with possible solutions in the next session.
Good video, the use of silences tactically, challenging the client to review their perception what underlying causes to problems. I did find in this video the counselor appears a bit mechanical and somewhat insensitive, however the use of "somewhat" or "kind of" does ease that a bit. Overall, good example of this technique in practice, leading client to a new understanding intrinsically.
This technique feels very positive to me, almost hopeful in a way that by imagining our lives the way we want them can bring about healthy change for ourselves. The miracle question can help the client to see what they really want in their future and also gives a clearer picture of how the problem manifests right now.
I agree, I think that it can be beneficial to the client to envision their life the way that they want it because it can help them figure out where their issue is stemming from and also figure out solutions to get to, or closer to, that "miracle" situation. And as you said, it is almost hopeful for them to imagine their life just the way they want it.
Hopeful was a great word to use. I definitely agree.
I think this technique is a unique way for a client to understand the root causes of their problems. It helps them explore the problem from a different perspective.
The miracle question seemed to work in reverse. Usually, the client answers the questions with the issues in mind. This client found the issues by answering the miracle question and with more probing from the therapist.
It was interesting to see a miracle question put into effect during a counseling session. I also like brief therapy because it appears that it really tries to get to the main source of clients concern and trying to solve it in a short period of time.
I wonder if he would do this the same today? There is a lot of problem talk at the onset.
how its realistic to just placebo effect myself that a problem is just gonna go away. aka disappear. i cannot tell his age from my current perspective but even in his day math was still a basic education requirement.
if working problems out like this was realistic and effective then everyone would be doing it. on a lighter note, i appreciate the strategy of role-play and having anyone chill to participate makes it seem like not a therapy at all.
I thought the miracle question was a good fit here. It got the client to identify where his anxiety is coming from and what is causing it. He also gained the insight that he would be confident and sure of himself.
Honestly I don’t remember the miracle question being used like this. Also I believe all the question did was provide insight about potential problems, what causes it, its intensity, what activity either increases or lowers it, but I don’t think it should be classified as a technique I mean because after you gain all this insight, understand the cause , Then what??? I think this can present the weakness solution focused therapy presents in that, this question, while invoking, only provided a basis as to what the problem could be but no solution as to how to address or deal with it. Maybe there is a part two hanging out there somewhere. But this needs more clarification
I thought it was very interesting to see the Miracle question in a mock counseling session. I think this technique could be very powerful with clients who are struggling with things like anxiety, OCD, and depression. By asking the client what would be different after the miracle had occurred, the client and therapist gain a better understanding of what goals/solutions they can work toward to help the client. I have little doubt that I will use this technique at some point in my career.
I think it's great that you connected well with this technique. Unfortunately, I didn't connect well with it or find it useful. However, I do like other techniques used in Solution-Focused Therapy.
He's not using the musical question as it was attended to be used. He is using it to help identify the problem. SFBT is about looking for solutions. An SF therapist would be listening for exceptions to the problem, and previous attempted solutions. More importantly, the question is a way to help create goals .
I like the technique of miracle question a lot. I think the process of thinking what COULD be different and what it would be like could really motivate the client to make some changes and actively think about the outcomes and positive and negative consequences. Although, the counselor needs to keep the client's imagination in reality.
It was interesting to actually see this miracle question being used. I don't know if I like it too much because it feels like an odd concept to me. I think it just allows the client to think of how his life would be if he didnt have this problem. Its hard to tell how beneficial it is. Instead of asking the "miracle question" I think I would just ask, "What would your day look like it this problem wasn't there?"
I'm not an expert by any means but I think the utility in the miracle question goes beyond the imagined future. The statements made prior to the actual question are all affirmative, you'll go home, you'll eat, you'll do your chores, you'll go to sleep. All of these statements generate "yes" within the client. When you finally ask how they would imagine their life, or day, without the problem, they've already been primed to think positively before they answer. Some clients can have a hard time stating things in a positive frame and the priming can help.
After the question, the client often gives us "negative answers" for example:" I'm not shaking anymore, my palms are not sweaty" Important is, that you directly turn this answer into a positive answer, that it also manifests it neurologically.
I thought that Dr. Grande did a great job with presenting the miracle question. He informed the client that the miracle question may seem unusual, which appeared to be helpful for the client to understand and not judge prior to hearing the actual question. I also thought that it was a great question to help the client internalize their problem, so that when the counselor shared their interpretation and diagnosis, it didn’t seem offensive because the counselor’s observations and analysis was based off of what the client was sharing. Some clients may not want to hear of their diagnosis, but I think with using the miracle question, they may be more accepting because of the information that they presented.
This client was able to quickly realize the source of his anxiety once Dr. Grande asked him the miracle question. It almost seemed to make him feel better once he recognized it. I think this could be useful with many clients when they are unsure of exactly what is causing their issue.
In this respect, this technique has some similarities to Person-Centered Therapy! The client is ultimately the expert and has to come to their own conclusions, and the counselor's role is to guide and facilitate this process.
The miracle question brings greater understanding of how the problem affects the client and the different times the problem is presented. I also think this technique shows a cause, even though that is not the focus.
I don't like the conclusion was that apathologized the client as having social anxiety. There may be actual toxic people at his work place, that are the cause of that symptom and the therapist did not leave room for that being the case.
This is good stuff
I think that the miracle question is so confusing by saying, "Suppose a miracle has occurred, but you wake up and are not aware that the miracle occurred." I expected the client to respond in a confused way and by describing his awareness of feeling better. It did seem to help when the counselor walked the client through his routine, but I think it would have made more sense to ask the client about moments when his anxious feelings do not occur in his day. I don't like this technique, and I can't connect with it much. The client and counselor also focused on how the problems developed around interaction with others. I wonder what would happen if the client's problems did not lead towards interacting with others.
I think it would be a little difficult to respond to the miracle question, too, when it is stated so bluntly. It was definitely easier for me to grasp when Dr. Grande walked through the miracle and how it would effect the client.
How Does that work that you stated it the clients issue was anxiety based? Was that not an assumption and directive?
I recently read Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and it seems like the HEAL technique described in Hanson's book would work really well with SFBT.
Interesting suggestion. I'm a fan of Rick Hanson and got a lot from the HEAL technique, but never thought about it in terms of SFBT.
This solution-focused brief therapy - Miracle question exercise is almost too good to be true. This simplistic technique allowed the client to put words to his emotions and identify his social anxiety. Then, the client imagined or used make-believe to view his day-to-day without his anxiety. I wonder how long this process of reconditioning would take to stop all the effects of the clients social anxiety.
The miracle question provide an anchor in the counseling session. It provide a means of focus.
0:57 The miracle question
Grande : I want to ask you a question that is a bit unusual to answer. I want you to bear with me if you can
Client
This is clearly dated. Likely spot on for the year.
This question didnt work with me
It seems to me that the therapist is more anxious (at the back story) than the client 😀
A brief session Ala Lacan but without the psychbabble.
The word "miracle" could be off putting and even offensive to some. If I was a patient and the therapist starting talking about miracles, in any context, that would immediately shut my mind off to everything said next. My reply would be "I don't believe in such a concept as miracles, so it's very hard to imagine what the outcome would be."
guy on the right has some killer shoulders
damn, that was a loud ass snap
Daniel Forges
Maria Courts
The therapist’s posture really distracted me. I feel he needs to remove his hands from his face
I agree! It bugs me in his other videos, too. He comes across as disingenuous.
Meh.
Alright I guess