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motivation

Self-Determination Theory Meets Solution-Focused Change: Autonomy, competence and relatedness support in action

Coert Visser Abstract This article looks at the Solution-Focused approach (SF) through a Self-Determination Theory (SDT) lens. SDT is an influential macro theory of human motivation which has been applied to many life domains, including sports, education, psychotherapy and work. The theory focuses mainly on the benefits of self-determined behaviour and the conditions that promote it. Its relevance for helping professionals such as psychotherapists and counsellors has been recognised by previous authors.