Encouraging the reader to become a 'solution-detective' and to look for 'clues' to success in their own practice, this is a practical and accessible guide for therapists, counsellors and other professionals interested in making their practice solution focused and effective in a short time frame.
Drawing on the insights of solution-focused therapy (SFT) and other strengths-based therapies, Becoming a Solution Detective is full of case examples, exercises and role plays, designed to build on your strengths as a practitioner.
The aim of the book is not to overcomplicate the essence of psychotherapy with extra theory or overly abstract ideas but rather to demystify the process, making the ideas accessible and relevant to all. The benefits of a solution-focused approach to problem-solving far extend beyond the limits of psychotherapy and counselling, and this approach has much to contribute to arenas such as education, personal development, conflict resolution, organisational consultancy and life management.
Becoming a Solution Detective is ideal for individual study and for use on courses in a wide range of fields including social work, counselling, therapy, psychology and nursing.
Moms (and Pops) feel the tug whenever kids give it; and kids feel the tug that comes right back: the Invisible String reaches from heart to heart. The Invisible String is a very simple approach to overcoming the fear of loneliness or separation from parents, with an imaginative flair that children can easily identify with and remember. Here is a warm and delightful lesson teaching young and old that we aren’t ever really alone. More info
Revised and updated to reflect the most recent developments in the field, the second edition of the Handbook of Motivational Counseling presents comprehensive coverage of the development and identification of motivational problems and the most effective treatment techniques. Equips clinicians with specific instructions for enhancing clients' motivation for change by targeting their maladaptive motivational patterns Provides step-by-step instructions in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the motivational assessments, along with details of how to implement the counselling procedures Updated to reflect the most current research and effective treatment techniques,... More info
There are millions of children in this country who spend most of their days feeling more unhappy than happy, and their parents haven't a clue as to why. These children are not depressed, but they are on their way to developing a depressive disorder. In this important and completely accessible book, Dr. Kenneth N. Condrell teaches parents the ten most common, yet overlooked causes of childhood unhappiness. More important, he offers practical solutions-solutions that can protect children from a lifetime of unhappiness. Parents will actually hear from the mouths of... More info
