Developed at the Brief Family Therapy Center, Milwaukee (de Shazer et al., 1986), it originated in an interest in the inconsistencies to be found in problem behavior" (Iveson, 2012)
Another overwhelming advantage of this type of therapy is that it's simple and low cost. There's already a considerable amount of evidence which speaks to its effectiveness and the wide range of populations that it applies to, particularly with homeless youth and teenagers in transition (such as previously homeless youth (Mares, 2009)
They are emotional anesthetics; they numb pain. The first question -- always -- is not 'Why the addiction?' But 'Why the pain?'" (Mate, 2007)
Although SFBT has not been examined as a treatment approach for PTSD, or as an intervention with homeless youth, several authors (De Rosa et al., 1999; de Winter & Noom, 2003; Greene, Lee, Trask, & Rheinscheld, 1996; Kidd, 2003; Rew, 2002) support the use of strength-based and solution-focused therapeutic approaches for homeless youth because these approaches focus on mobilizing the strengths and resources of the client" (McManus & Thompson, 2008)
Others view a relapse as a sign that previous therapy had been ineffective. However, as one scholar illuminates, the literature on treating homeless, substance abusing youth is more revelatory about what is not known than about what is and much of the literature reflects that (Slesnick, 2004)
Others view a relapse as a sign that previous therapy had been ineffective. However, as one scholar illuminates, the literature on treating homeless, substance abusing youth is more revelatory about what is not known than about what is and much of the literature reflects that (Slesnick, 2004)
At this time, it's not clear whether this lower level of mental health was as a result of the drug use, or if the drug use was a result of the precarious mental health status -- or if this relationship can be summarized as a hybrid of the two factors. Another factor which truly should be examined is how large a factor societal estrangement is on this particular population, as it is commonly associated with substance use (Thompson, 2010)
"Over the past two years, government officials and experts have seen an increasing number of children leave home for life on the streets, including many under 13. Foreclosures, layoffs, rising food and fuel prices and inadequate supplies of low-cost housing have stretched families to the extreme, and those pressures have trickled down to teenagers and preteens" (Urbina, 2009)
Use of mephedrone is mainly a youth phenomenon. The hazardous side-effects are strong desire to re-dose, uncomfortable changes in body temperature and heart rate, hallucinations and psychosis" (Vardakou et al
This statistic clearly demonstrates how homeless youth are indeed an incredibly at risk group who are dramatically more vulnerable than their counterparts that have homes. Back in 1997 almost twenty years ago, the problem was just as bad; in a study that was conducted of just under 500 homeless youths in Los Angeles, 71% had a problem with substances abuse (Wyman)
"Modified TC programs for homeless individuals, often developed in shelter settings, have tended to incorporate auxiliary services to address clients' multiple needs, such as educational, vocational, legal, and housing placement services. Other fundamental differences include a greater degree of flexibility and less intensity or confrontation than one would see in more traditional TCs" (Zerger, 2002)
This is the latest threat to the human race, and is challenging the very existence of worldwide social structure. Major challenge which is being faced by developed nations is that of youth homelessness, which is growing by each passing day, and is needed to be curtailed at the earliest (Abramovic, 2012)
There have been numerous changes which have come up in the method for our social circle, which has re-imagined the way we all exist and co-take an interest. In every last part of society, whether huge or little, there are improvements which have come up in the recent years (Alcantara, 2013)
This is the most recent risk to mankind, and is testing the very presence of overall social structure. Real test which is being confronted by created countries is that of youth homelessness, which is developing by each one passing day, and is expected to be edited at the soonest (Anderson, 2013)
Each segment has seen massive advancement and centered methodology, which has made life exceptionally aggressive. In the current societal setup, there is a ton of weight to perform at an ideal level, and henceforth beat the partners (Collins, 2013)
This is an exceptionally sensitive and many-sided topic which includes a ton of perspectives and components. Every single of these variables must be displayed to finish up on the real result (Karabanow & Hughes, 2010)
Many researches and studies in this direction have pointed out several factors and reason which have promoted this practice, and most of these factors are associated with the psychological aspect of the youth. High level of competition has led to a lot of stress due to parenting flaws or other social conventions such as bullying or shortcomings in the overall educational system can be termed as one (Lazzar, 2011)
In the modern societal setup, there is a lot of pressure to perform at an optimum level, and hence outperform the counterparts. Specialization has further forced individuals to stay focused in their respective fields, be it profession or personal relations (Minnery & Greenhalgh, 2007)
There have been many changes which have come up in the way of our social circle, which has redefined the way we all exist and co-participate. In each and every aspect of society, whether large or small, there are developments which have come up in the past few years (Quilgars, 2009)
Importantly, Hudson and colleagues (2010) reported that the youth who participated in their study were thankful for the older and more experienced homeless youth willing to provide guidance on where to find needed medical services and how to navigate the 'system.' In an earlier study, researchers asked 20 homeless female youth between the ages of 14 and 23 about their experiences during attempts to access the healthcare system (Ensign & Panke, 2002)