1. Choose two principles and expand upon each with examples.
2. How might you incorporate them into your Spiritual/Faith-based practice?

SnapshotBeing solution-focused all the time.

A solution-focused approach can be helpful in a standalone capacity or as part of your coaching practice. There are many principles of the solution-focused approach that can be incorporated into your coaching as well as everyday life. Here are some of the principles and practices that can be used in everyday life, so that we can be 'solution-focused' all the time:

Acknowledge the difficulties that people are facing but do not prolong negative conversations about these problems.

Minimize talk about the 'causes' of problems when speaking with colleagues or friends.

Be curious about what people are doing to manage challenging situations.

Avoid asking 'Why is this happening?' when people complain about something.

Challenge thinking errors when you hear them.

Be generous with positive feedback about the successes of others.

Encourage others to identify small changes that can start to make a difference in their lives.