In which therapeutic model does the resolution of the presenting problem signify termination?

In Strategic Therapy, the resolution of the presenting problem is a key indicator for termination. This therapeutic model emphasizes active interventions and clear strategies to address specific issues that clients present. The goal is often to create changes in the family dynamics or behaviors that are contributing to the problems. Once these issues are resolved and the intended outcomes are met, the therapist may conclude that therapy can come to an end, as the primary purpose of therapy has been fulfilled.

Strategic Therapy focuses on modifying patterns of interaction and behavior, and once the clients demonstrate that they can manage the issues or challenges that brought them to therapy, it is indicative that they have reached a satisfactory level of resolution. This contrasts with other therapeutic models, which may have different benchmarks for termination that may not solely hinge on the resolution of the presenting problem. For instance, while Narrative Therapy may focus on the stories and narratives clients tell as part of the healing process, it does not necessarily end when a singular problem is resolved but instead evolves into a broader context of identity and meaning-making.