The model of brief therapy developed by Fisch, Weakland, Watzlawick, and colleagues in Palo Alto is based on identifying and interrupting ironic processes that occur when repeated attempts to solve a problem keep the problem going or make it worse. Formulations of ironic problem-solution loops provide a template for assessment and strategic intervention, indicating where to look to understand what keeps a problem going (look for "more of the same" solution) and what needs to happen for the complaint to be resolved (someone must apply "less of the same" solution). Supporting research is preliminary but suggests this approach may be well suited for change-resistant clients.
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