Becoming a Solution Detective : A Strengths-Based Guide to Brief Therapy

If you are interested in making your practice solution-focused quickly and effectively, look no further than this text.The authors, co-founders of the Brief Therapy Group, demystify the process of psychotherapy, making the concept of solution-based therapy accessible and relevant for newcomers to the field and for professionals seeking to apply SFBT principles in their own practices.The book’s hands-on approach allows practitioners to adopt the authors' simple, self-teaching style and apply it to their work with clients.Practical information is included on:the differences between the solution-based approach and traditional therapyestablishing a successful therapeutic alliance with clientsdetermining detailed, meaningful goals for the client mapping the client’s journey to a solutionpossible “dead ends” in applying this type of therapy and much more!As an academic textbook, it is ideal for individual study in a variety of courses, including social work, counseling, nursing, psychology, education, and any other helping professions.