Read the following case study and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Keisha, a 16-year-old Caucasian, is referred for counseling by several teachers who are concerned about her "disrespectful" behavior and sporadic assignment completion. She lives with her natural mother (Diane), who was recently granted full custody of Keisha after a two-year estrangement during which Keisha lived with an uncle. During this time, Diane received treatment for substance abuse problems. Keisha has rarely seen her father since her parents divorced 10 years ago. She has received formal counseling on two separate occasions, the most recent of which was about one year ago. Keisha's teachers report that "she can be sweet at times" and that she is capable of passing her classes if she would only apply herself and complete more assignments. Keisha is currently failing two classes, science and history, both of which are required for high school graduation. The fact that she repeated a grade and is older than most 10th graders, coupled with the possibility of failing one or more classes this semester, seriously jeopardizes Keisha's chances of graduating on time. Instead of opening the goal-related conversation by focusing on school, a topic that Keisha is probably tired of hearing about, you begin with something she may not expect: "Keisha, I want to ask you a question that might be the most important question of all. What do you want your life to stand for?" This question invites Keisha to step outside the school arena and reflect on her deepest values. She looks puzzled at first, but eventually tells you that she wants to be a songwriter, performer, or producer of rap music. She has already written a couple of songs and is working on another one. When you ask how she learned to write songs and where she gets her inspiration, Keisha seems more engaged and alive than she has been throughout the entire session. As the session concludes, you compliment Keisha on the courage and resilience required to cope with the many changes and challenges in her life instead of giving up altogether. You also offer what is referred to as the "formula first session task" in SFBT: "Between now and our next meeting, make a list of all the things in your life that you want to continue happening." The compliment acknowledges Keisha's grit and perseverance while the task invites her to consider resources that might be helpful in constructing school solutions. 1. You are Keisha's therapist and you practice solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). As per De After studying SFBT and narrative therapy, what are some aspects of these approaches that you could apply to your life? Identify at least one key concept or technique from each of these therapies that could provide you with ways to better understand yourself. What are some of the ways that the postmodern therapies differ from most of the other therapeutic approaches you have studied thus far? 1. You are Keisha's therapist and you practice solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). As per De Shazer's suggestion, how would you assist Keisha to enhance her life? 2. What are the ways for Keisha become engaged throughout the entire counseling session? 3. How De Shazer's SFBT theory helps Keisha to get rid of her disrespectful behavior and to increase her optimism to work toward solutions? Icon Kev Check My Wo