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Running head: SOLUTION-FOCUSED 1
Solution- Focused Brief and Narrative Therapy
Kaitlyn O’Connor
University of Holy Cross

SOLUTION-FOCUSED 2
Solution- Focused Brief and Narrative Therapy
What is the purpose of the exception question?
The exception question was asked to clients in order to discover past experiences when
problems should have existed but did not. Together the counselor and client identified the
difference in the client’s life and the reasons for the exceptions. After the exceptions have been
identified they can be used to create future successful change.
What is the purpose of the miracle question?
The purpose of the miracle question has been for clients to envision a life without the
problem. Clients were asked, “What will you be doing differently?” (Corey, 2013). This
technique has been useful for clients to identify the kinds of change they wish to see in life