Solution-Focused Groupwork (Brief Therapies series)
`The author is a practicing counsellor, principal social worker and director of Brief Therapy Group, Dublin. His book, clearly drawn from his own experiences, is highly readable and instantly accessible.... This slim, tautly written volume disgusies an enormous, practial treasure store to help group facilitators. At a time when many mediation services are considering - or have started - diversifying and are offering group work for children, parents or those going through divorce and separation,Solution-Focused Groupworkshould be essential reading' -Family Mediation in Practice`In this comprehensive and well-targeted book, John Sharry manages to cover the key points relating to working with groups in a solution-focused way in an easy and relaxed style. John Sharry's experience shines through, with many examples and case studies illustrating the ideas.... The book is well referenced and indexed, and structured to allow easy navigation for the reader. John Sharry has produced a book which will interest not only group therapists, but also anyone interested in helping groups stay on track towards solutions' -The Solutions Focus'The author has created interesting and thought-provoking arguments that provide a balanced analysis of abuse therapy, in particular Repression, Dissociation and False Memory Retrieval'- Clare Young, The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy'Another addition to the excellent SAGE 'Brief Therapies' series of books which provide highly practical guides for professionals seeking knowledge in the subject'- Changes