A Solution-Focused Approach to a Family With a Suicidal Member

This article presents a case history in which a solution-focused approach was used with a family with a suicidal 12-year-old child. This approach offered a specific & practical way to assess suicide through scaling, exceptions, & circular questioning. The family was provided with meaningful experiences for recognizing what made the child feel safe. The entire family became a resource to monitor the child & to contribute to ongoing support. (3 refs.)