Brief Therapy-Present and Future - Focus Questions vs. Past Orientation Focus

• A. Emphasizes Past Problems and Origins
• B. Focuses on Dreams
• C. Maintains a Future Focus, Focusing on Present and Future Progress
• D. Avoids Concrete Steps

Answer: (C)

This question targets the time orientation used in brief therapy, which centers on present and future progress rather than the past. In brief or solution-focused approaches, therapists ask focus questions that steer attention to what the client wants to achieve, what changes are possible right now, and the steps that can be taken to move forward. This keeps sessions practical, action-oriented, and time-limited, supporting rapid, measurable progress. The choice that emphasizes a future focus and present/future progress best captures this stance. In contrast, emphasizing past problems and origins reflects a history-driven approach; focusing on dreams aligns more with psychodynamic or dream analysis traditions; and avoiding concrete steps would undermine the practical, goal-directed nature of brief therapy.