Solution-Focused Therapy

Theory, Research & Practice

Alasdair Macdonald

• Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Año: 2011
• ISBN:
  9781446291672
• Edición: 2
• Categoría: Asesoramiento psicoterapéutico

This second edition of Solution-focused Therapy remains the most accessible yet comprehensive case-based introduction to the history, theory, research and practice of solution-focused therapy (SFT) within mental health care and beyond.

Drawing on contemporary research and the author?s own extensive experience, the fully revised and updated new edition includes:

"discussion of recent developments relevant to research and training

"a new chapter on challenges to SFT and the integration of SFT with other therapeutic approaches

"extended discussion on ethical issues

"topical exploration of the application of SFT with patients with personality disorders and dementias

"contemporary research on solution-focused coaching and approaches to organizational change

"new case material.

This highly practical guide should be on the desk of every student or trainee studying this strongly supported, growing approach. It is also a useful resource for practitioners wanting to update their core skills and knowledge.

Índice

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• About the Author
• Praise for the book
• Introduction
• 1 The solution-focused therapy model: the first session; Part 1
• 2 The solution-focused therapy model: Part 2
• 3 Case study
• 4 Ethical issues in therapy
• 5 The historical roots of solution-focused brief therapy
• 6 The research and evidence base for solution-focused therapy
• 7 Applying solution-focused brief therapy within mental health services
• 8 Solution-focused approaches to severe mental illness
• 9 Solution-focused approaches in the workplace
• 10 Common questions about solution-focused approaches
• 11 Future directions in solution-focused therapy
• Appendix I Useful links and addresses
• Appendix II Hyperventilation: a curable cause for ‘anxiety’ symptoms
• References
• Index