Stith, Sandra M.Miller, Marjorie L. StrachmanBoyle, JeremySwinton, JonathanRatcliffe, Gary ColeMcCollum, Eric E.2013-01-252013-01-252013-01-25http://hdl.handle.net/2097/15272This article describes a clinical investigation of student-therapists’ use of the miracle question (MQ). Data used for this project came from transcribed role-play videotapes by six student-therapists. Transcripts were coded, and findings highlight challenges that prevent beginning therapists from effectively using the MQ. The primary themes that emerged were problems related to introducing, framing, and following up on the MQ. Practical recommendations are offered for improving therapist training in effective use of the MQ.en-USThis is the pre-peer reviewed version of the following article: Stith, S. M., Miller, M. S., Boyle, J., Swinton, J., Ratcliffe, G., & McCollum, E. (2012). Making a difference in making miracles: Common roadblocks to miracle question effectiveness. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 38(2), 380-393., which has been published in final form at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2010.00207.x/abstractMiracle questionSolution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Student therapistsArticle (author version)