Becoming a solution detective
Subtitle: a strengths-based guide to brief therapy
By: John Sharry, Brendan Madden, Melissa Darmody
Contributors: Madden, Brendan; Darmody, Melissa
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780415896214; 9780415896221
Subjects: Solution-focused brief therapy; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work; PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health
Description: "<EM>Becoming a Solution Detective</EM> is a practical, how-to guide for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and other professionals who are interested in making their practice solution-focused quickly and effectively. The authors, co-founders of the Brief Therapy Group in Dublin, Ireland, demystify the process of psychotherapy, making the concept of solution-based therapy accessible and relevant through case examples, practice exercises, and role-plays. The book's hands-on approach allows practitioners to adopt the authors' simple, self-teaching style and apply it to their work with clients.<BR><BR>It<EM> </EM>includes practical information on: <UL><LI>differences between the solution-based approach and traditional therapy <LI>establishing a successful therapeutic alliance with clients <LI>determining detailed, meaningful goals for the client <LI>mapping the clients journey to a solution <LI>possible ́dead ends in applying this type of therapy <LI>and much more!</LI></UL><EM>Becoming a Solution Detective</EM> is equally effective for newcomers to solution-focused therapy and professionals seeking to apply its principles to their own practices. As an academic textbook, the book is ideal for individual study in a variety of courses, including social work, counseling, nursing, psychology, education, and any other helping professions. <UL></UL>"--

"Becoming a Solution Detective is a practical, how-to guide for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and other professionals who are interested in making their practice solution-focused quickly and effectively. The authors, co-founders of the Brief Therapy Group in Dublin, Ireland, demystify the process of psychotherapy, making the concept of solution-based therapy accessible and relevant through case examples, practice exercises, and role-plays. The book's hands-on approach allows practitioners to adopt the authors' simple, self-teaching style and apply it to their work with clients"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.