Genesis of questioning in brief psychotherapy

Abstract

“Questioning” is the basis of brief psychotherapy. The characteristics of “positivity,” “pragmatism,” and “collaboration” in brief psychotherapy sustain many other psychotherapies, and this phenomenon has been metaphorically compared to a computer operating system in this study. In addition, brief psychotherapy is discussed in the context of the many contemporary problems it faces. For example, difficult questions about organ transplantation make a person and others concerned make a choice that may affect the rest of their lives. Problems like these correspond with “questioning within a limited time.” Brief psychotherapists utilize the characteristics of such questions in applying their expertise to support clients. Further investigation is needed regarding specific words used in brief psychotherapy.