Learning solution-focused therapy: an illustrated guide

Solution-focused therapy is an evidenced-based practice that focuses on creating conversations that build solutions, rather than solve problems. This book teaches readers how to practice and become competent in conducting solution-focused therapy, an area of growing interest as the emphasis on brief therapy increases. Critical to the book s learning strategy is the generous use of case illustrations that are detailed, rich, and instructive without being overly didactic. The case approach provides an effective means for seeing concepts put into practice, and since medicine is becoming more patient-focused, the solution-focused therapy model is highly relevant. Organized to show how a solution-focused interview is conducted, the book presents the basic model and goes on to apply this model in psychopharmacology, addiction, supervision and consultation. Each chapter combines readings, solution-focused questions, case illustrations, learning exercises and video demonstrations (available online), which together constitute a comprehensive course in this therapeutic modality. Moreover, the author s conversational writing style makes the tenets and techniques accessible and interesting to a wide variety of clinicians. Learning Solution-Focused Therapy: An Illustrated Guide will appeal to clinicians who wish to enhance their skills and support their patients growth in a positive way.

Introduction to solution-focused therapy -- Beginning with strengths and resources -- The yes-set -- Language skills in solution-focused therapy -- Scaling questions and the miracle question -- Solution-focused goal negotiation -- Other useful solution-focused questions -- Solution-focused assessment -- Solution-focused psychopharmacotherapy -- Solution-focused therapy with addiction -- Solution-focused supervision -- Solution-focused consultation.