Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for Counseling Clients with Anxiety Disorder

Rabi’atul Adawiyah Harun; Abu Yazid Abu Bakar

doi:10.32698/2160

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for Counseling Clients with Anxiety Disorder

Rabi’atul Adawiyah Harun^(1*), Abu Yazid Abu Bakar⁽²⁾

(1) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
(2) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

Counseling is a professional service which comes into existence in order to effectively help individuals to solve life problems and issues. Various theories and therapy approaches were introduced by scholars in the field to guide counselling practitioners in carrying out their responsibilities. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is one of the approaches which was founded on the belief that every individuals possess internal locus of self-control in facing life challenges. To be anxious is a normal feeling for anybody in daily life; however, for certain individuals, the feeling becomes so extreme until it disrupts their daily routine and affects their psychological well-being. This concept paper discusses the possible application of SFBT in counselling session in order to help clients with anxiety disorder.

Keywords

Anxiety, counselling, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)

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Proceeding:

Simposium Antar Bangsa Seminar dan Workshop

Publisher:

Redwhite Press

ISSN (Print):

2685-5976

ISSN (Electronic):

2685-5941

Published:

2019