In the first part of the diploma thesis I research the historical development
of psychosocial support and help in social work and positive psychology. Separately,
I present the different epistemologies that underlie their theoretical frameworks. I go
on to describe some key theoretical concepts and practical approaches. In the
following, I compare their epistemology and theoretical concepts based on the
analysis of secondary sources. To compare practical approaches, I choose solution-
focused family therapy and quality of life therapy. One of the findings is that some of
the theoretical starting points and methods of the two approaches are very similar - I
suggest ways to combine them.
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