#solution focused

“The world needs a success story. There is a lot of pessimism, a lot of fatalism, especially among people of my generation,” Slat told the Times. “But if we can say, ‘There was a time when the oceans were filled with plastic, that two thirds of the planet was polluted, and then we solved it’ – I think that will be a case of action inspiring action.

When I’m using a solution-focused approach and a client continues to talk about the problem, I’m just like 

Do you access to high speed internet? I know that’s a gamble in rural areas but if you do, you may be able to find someone in a larger city in your state who can do teletherapy. Perhaps even at a discounted/low fee. How insurance would work for telemedicine varies so you’d need to chat with a therapist in your state who takes your insurance.

I am probably going to say yes. I just need to know what I’m saying yes to.