Cherry, 34, has been drinking for at least 10 years, at first mostly socially with her husband and friends but with occasional periods of heavy drinking. When she divorced 3 years ago, she started drinking more frequentlyalmost every nightafter her three children went to bed. Also, about 2 years ago, she noticed that she was getting more anxious and stressed out from trying to get the kids to day care and school, taking care of them, not having enough money, hassling with her ex-husband over child support, and getting to work on time. She received a prescription for benzodiazepine from her family doctor and rapidly became dependent on the drug. Her doctor recognized her dependency and referred her to a psychiatrist trained in substance abuse. He recommended substance abuse treatment. After being monitored in a detoxification program, she began the 8-week intensive outpatient treatment program where she is now receiving treatment.

In thinking about Cherry's situation and Solution-Focused Therapy, please answer the following in your discussion:

-What are 3 potential therapeutic goals you might see as being applicable to Cherry's case?

-How might you address and conceptualize a "slip or relapse" from this perspective and share this information with Cherry?

-What are 2 techniques that you think could be useful in working with Cherry and why? Examples?

-What are other important factors to consider in thinking about Cherry's case from a Solution Focused perspective? Any other points you want to mention?