Mastering Solution-Focused Therapy: A Comprehensive Illustrated Guide

Are you a mental health provider looking to enhance your therapeutic skills and provide more effective treatment to your patients? Look no further! Learning Solution-Focused Therapy: An Illustrated Guide bridges the gap between traditional problem-focused assessment and treatment and the increasingly popular strength-based approach.

This practical guide is designed to help psychiatrists, pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, and other mental health professionals develop competency in solution-focused therapy. The book’s how-to focus, case-based approach, and informal writing style make it an engaging and easy-to-understand resource.

Building Foundations in Solution-Focused Therapy

The book begins by providing an overview of the core tenets of solution-focused therapy, including solution-focused case review, core assumptions, and core questions. This establishes a solid foundation for understanding the modality and putting it into context.

Developing Essential Skills

The author provides step-by-step guidance on conducting a solution-focused interview, establishing a framework of strengths and resources, developing a yes-set, negotiating goals, amplifying ambivalence, and dealing with crisis. These skills are essential for effective solution-based therapy.

Integrating Solution-Focused Techniques into Practice

The book also explores the integration of solution-focused techniques within supervision and consultation, providing valuable insights for clinicians working with students and residents, as well as supervisors within agencies.

Specialized Applications of Solution-Focused Therapy

Dedicated chapters focus on solution-focused psychopharmacotherapy and addiction therapy, providing clinicians with essential information for applying solution-focused techniques in these specialized areas.

Practical Learning Exercises and Case Illustrations

The book includes engaging case illustrations that vividly render the dialogue between patient and therapist, accompanied by detailed explanations and commentary to facilitate learning. Companion videos (available online) demonstrate commonly used techniques, illuminating key features of solution-focused therapy in a compelling and enlightening way.

With Learning Solution-Focused Therapy: An Illustrated Guide, you’ll be able to implement practical strategies immediately with patients, students, supervisees, and trainees. This practical, engaging, and evidence-based guide will enhance your ability to connect with and help patients in a positive way.

Product Details
Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
Language: English
ISBN: 9781585624522, 9781585629954