3 Scaling Questions From Solution Focused Therapy

Scaling is such a powerful therapeutic tool, allowing us to switch the conversation from being 'about' emotions to being 'about' numbers. Scaling in therapy allows us to help your client break down their perception of their situation into grades, and then gradually (or rapidly) improve their situation using those numbers.

I talk more about the power of scaling in this video and I give 3 examples of solution focused questions you can use to help your clients.

Have you had success with scaling in your practise? Leave a comment and share your own examples!

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Video highlights:
00:00 Introduction: How to use scaling to break down black & white thinking
00:20 The pain of all or nothing thinking
01:46 A simple but powerful solution focused therapy technique
01:57 How does scaling work in therapy?
02:18 3 benefits of scaling
03:16 3 solution focused question ideas
03:27 1. 'On a scale of 1 to 10...'
05:21 2. Ask questions that precipitate change
07:24 3. Don't just ask questions about numbers

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[mangoyacho]

I really like your analogy of a stair case as a scaling tool. Thank you for sharing a great tutorial. I have learnt a lot!

[hilaryzee]

You pace and enunciation are impeccable!

[ginahamlyn]

Next time I'm using scaling questions in therapy I'm definitely going to try the staircase imagery. Very helpful technique, thank you.

[shirleykearney]

I truly enjoyed your video on the scaling and Three (3) questions.

[Tonisuperfly]

Wow, Mark Tyrell! I paid for your hypnosis downloads many years ago when I think I still had an MP3 player? Now I see you have many more videos like this, which are really helpful for my psychology and counselling studies. Instant subscription from me.

[deano.]

Thank you so much Mark!
Your videos are helping me to sharpen up no end.

[paradisecolors]

Your videos are very very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience :)

[SoozC]

Very useful .The staircase image was really helpful too. I can see lots of opportunities when it will be invaluable.

[jenniferthomas]

Very clear, well explained and useful examples - really appreciated - 10/10 - top of the staircase.

[benk]

That was a really helpful explanation... thank you very much

[riannahewitson]

I love your channel. Really helps me and my studies

[johannaleon]

Thank you! New therapist here... this is great.

[jackiepatterson]

Thank you! this will help me in my residency

[Dreamsareareality]

Awesome helpful for a therapist. Thank you.

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Am greatful about your videos.
Please help me to use scaling question to help solve the problem of my student who is always hot-temper.

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