Becoming a Solution Detective A Strengths-Based Guide to Brief Therapy [Paperback]

If you are interested in making your practice solution-focused quickly and effectively, look no further than this text. The authors, co-founders of the Brief Therapy Group, demystify the process of psychotherapy, making the concept of solution-based therapy accessible and relevant for newcomers to the field and for professionals seeking to apply SFBT principles in their own practices. The books hands-on approach allows practitioners to adopt the authors' simple, self-teaching style and apply it to their work with clients. Practical information is included on:

• the differences between the solution-based approach and traditional therapy
• establishing a successful therapeutic alliance with clients
• determining detailed, meaningful goals for the client
• mapping the clients journey to a solution
• possible dead ends in applying this type of therapy
• and much more!

As an academic textbook, it is ideal for individual study in a variety of courses, including social work, counseling, nursing, psychology, education, and any other helping professions.

Furman, Foreword. Part I: Becoming a solution detective. Becoming a solution detective. Investigating solutions: A step-by-step model. Part II: Investigating solutions: Four stages. Stage 1: Where are you at? Stage 2: Where do you want to go? Stage 3: How far have you come? Stage 4: What is the next step? Part III: Managing setbacks and challenges. Managing setbacks and challengesAn overview. Attending to client motivation. Learning from your clients. Staying a customer as a therapist.

The authors have written a charming and very readable overview and guide to a collaborative, strengths-based approach to change. Highly recommended. Bill O'Hanlon, Author,In Search of Solutions, Do Olók