This chapter focused on the concept
of finding “exceptions.” Exceptions are
times when a specific problem is not happening, where a resolution may already
be achieved. The book describes the use
of the exceptions technique as applied to a student who is missing a lot of
school because he is being bullied. The
counselor helped him to realize that there was a point in the day where the
bullying was not happening. The
counselor then pointed out some of the things that the student was doing
differently that may have been preventing the bullying from happening during
that time.
This technique can be used for a
variety of situations. Because this is a
solution-focused method, it can be applied to other at-risk youth. It can also be used for students who are
identified as having behavioral issues both in and outside of school.
I like this technique because it
helps to empower clients to take charge of their own lives. It helps clients to realize that their
problems are not constant and that there are things that they can do in order
to maximize the relief from their issues.
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