SOLUTION BUILDING VIA THE WAY THEY THINK

Let us start with the next two premises (from that original list of premises) that define and describe solution focused Meta-Coaching: #3. Solutions are functions of our mental-emotional maps. #4. Solutions are constructed from thinking, meaning-making, and integrating.

From these solution principles, the solution will be constructed from the person’s thinking patterns. After all, if they can’t think the solution, they won’t be able to do the solution. Ultimately they have to represent it and frame it. That gives you several areas to explore with your client.

What are the person’s thinking patterns (meta-programs)? What cognitive distortions and/or fallacies do you detect in the person’s thinking? What cognitive biases are evident in the person’s talking and thinking? As you step back and infer what’s implied in the person’s talk, what assumptions are being made?