title: Making a difference in making miracles: common roadblocks to miracle question effectiveness.
abstract: This article describes a clinical investigation of student-therapists' use of the miracle question (MQ). Data used for this project came from transcribed role-play videotapes by six student-therapists. Transcripts were coded, and findings highlight challenges that prevent beginning therapists from effectively using the MQ. The primary themes that emerged were problems related to introducing, framing, and following up on the MQ. Practical recommendations are offered for improving therapist training in effective use of the MQ.
authors.affiliation: Kansas State University, Family Studies and Human Services, 101 Campus Creek Complex, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA. sstith@ksu.edu
authors.forename: Sandra M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Stith
authors.forename: Marjorie Strachman
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boyle
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Swinton
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ratcliffe
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McCollum
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D036301:Qualitative Research