Intervention of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy on Academic Anxiety in High School Students

This case study examined the efficacy of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in addressing the academic anxiety and developmental stress of a high school sophomore, S. SFBT emphasizes the identification of the client’s strengths and resources to assist in setting constructive goals. Throughout six sessions of counseling, S’s anxiety was significantly reduced, their academic life gradually returned to normal, and their sense of self-worth was enhanced. Under the guidance of the counselor, S established a strong therapeutic alliance with the counselor, clarified therapeutic goals, and progressively realized positive changes. The counseling involved techniques such as the Miracle Question and scaling questions, which helped S discover their potential and ultimately bring about positive change. This study demonstrates the practical application value of SFBT in psychological counseling for high school students.