Based on her research and practice as a school psychologist for 20 years Cooley has written a book that focuses on Group Counselling in a Solution Focused Framework. Based on her research and practice as a school psychologist for 20 years Cooley has written a book that focuses on Group Counselling in a Solution Focused Framework.
Adolescents often favour group counselling finding the words of their peers far more interesting than and influential than adults. With this in mind the author offers a practical guide on how to focus on goals and solutions in group counselling sessions.
Readers will find in the book:
Case studies describing real students encountering real problems.
Forms, permission slips, and sample letters for starting groups.
A valuable addition to the growing conversation about solution-focused practice in schools. Cooley provides the nuts and bolts of solution-focused group work with students of all ages.
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