In Solution Focused Brief Counseling, the Miracle Question asks clients to imagine what?

• A. A completely different past
• B. A problem-free present
• C. A different future after the miracle
• D. An irrelevant present

Answer: (C)

In Solution Focused Brief Counseling, the Miracle Question is a future-focused way to help clients envision a life where the problem has been solved. It asks them to imagine waking up after a miracle and noticing what would be different in their day-to-day life, how things would look, and how they would behave if the issue were resolved. This directs attention to concrete, desired changes and the steps or resources that would make them possible, rather than dwelling on the past or on present difficulties.

That’s why the best choice describes a different future after the miracle. It captures the idea of a future where the problem is gone and daily life has shifted accordingly.

Choosing a past-focused or present-focused option would miss the technique’s purpose: it’s not about altering history or describing the current moment as problem-free, but about articulating the valued future state and how to get there.