Paul is seeking treatment for his family, in order to improve the relationship he has with his daughter. He wants to find solutions for balancing work and home life, and finding the best care for his mother. He is not sure if that involves continuing care at home or trying to find an assisted living facility. Paul and his daughter, Alvonne, moved in with his mother, Jenna, after Paul and Alvonne’s mother divorced. Paul is hard working and determined to take care of his family the best he can, even if that means working 60 plus hours a week. Prior to Jenna’s declining health, Paul always knew his daughter was in good hands with her Grandmother and did not have to worry about things at home so working overtime was not stressful in the past. Due to prior instances of Jenna wandering off in the middle of the night and nearly burning the house down by leaving food on the stove, Paul constantly worries about the safety of his daughter and mother. He would like to see his mom find a comfortable place to live where she will be monitored for her safety or he would like someone to watch her when he is not home, perhaps the upstairs neighbor with whom …show more content…
What solution-focused theory lacks, is research. There is not a strong evidence base for this particular theory, because measurements tend to be problem-focused which goes against the strength based concepts of solution-focused therapy. Plus, there have been too many inconsistencies between research studies that have already been conducted, too many variables to account for, different populations to consider, and each individual social worker will have their own unique way of talking with and influencing how various clients, with differing stories, view the possibility for workable