ABSTRACT
Following-through occurs when the client returns for more help. When a client requests another session, then the therapist should aim to see them very quickly to preserve the ‘help at the point of need’ principle that underpins SST. The therapist is advised to discover whether the client needs help to retain the original solution and change some aspects of it and perhaps use internal strengths and external resources that they could have used but did not do so or whether they need to select and be helped to implement a different solution. Following-up occurs when the client has not requested more help after the single session. The follow-up session occurs at a time agreed by the therapist and client and typically takes place about three months after the single session. A follow-up session provides information on outcome, the client’s view of the session and if relevant, the client’ view of the service in which SST took place.
