Solution-focused co-therapy for a couple with aphasia

Authors

Larry Boles, University of the PacificFollow
Mimi Lewis, California State University, SacramentoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Asia Pacific Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing

ISSN

1361-3286

Volume

5

Issue

2

DOI

10.1179/136132800805576988

First Page

73

Last Page

78

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Abstract

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) and a social worker co-treated a couple using Solution Focused Therapy (SFT). The female member of the couple had aphasia, and sought therapy with her husband because they were having difficulty in their relationship. A single session of SFT is analysed. Finding exceptions to ‘problem behaviour’, emphasizing the positive, solution-focused reinforcement, and the changing roles of the SLP and social worker are highlighted. A ‘fully collaborative’ role was adopted by the therapists.

Comments

Journal Title Note: Asia Pacific Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing (ISSN: 1361-3286) from 1996-2012. Currently known as Speech, Language and Hearing (ISSN: 2050-571X).

Recommended Citation

Boles, L., & Lewis, M. (2000). Solution-focused co-therapy for a couple with aphasia. Asia Pacific Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing, 5(2), 73–78. DOI: 10.1179/136132800805576988
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/phs-facarticles/170