Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling

The most current trends in solution-focused counseling are explored in the latest edition of this updated and expanded text. Dr. Guterman provides a comprehensive and straightforward discussion of solution-focused theory and describes how the model can be used throughout the therapeutic process. Clinical techniques and detailed case studies illustrate counseling with clients experiencing a range of problems, including depression, substance abuse, grief, morbid jealousy, and trichotillomania. New chapters and sections in this edition address anxiety, eating disorders, migraine headache, psychosis, spiritual and religious problems, self-injurious behavior, and suicide. Additional features include excerpts of dialogue from actual counseling sessions, sample forms and supplementary materials, and troubleshooting tips for getting unstuck in difficult cases. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org.

The most current trends in solution-focused counseling are explored in the latest edition of this updated and expanded text. Dr. Guterman provides a comprehensive and straightforward discussion of solution-focused theory and describes how the model can be used throughout the therapeutic process. Clinical techniques and detailed case studies illustrate counseling with clients experiencing a range of problems, including depression, substance abuse, grief, morbid jealousy, and trichotillomania. New chapters and sections in this edition address anxiety, eating disorders, migraine headache, psychosis, spiritual and religious problems, self-injurious behavior, and suicide. Additional features include excerpts of dialogue from actual counseling sessions, sample forms and supplementary materials, and troubleshooting tips for getting unstuck in difficult cases.*Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on wiley.com.*To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website*Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org.

Foreword to the First EditionAllen E. Ivey viiForeword to the Second EditionRichard E. Watts xiPreface xviiAcknowledgments xxixAbout the Author xxxiPART ONE BeginningsChapter 1 Searching for Solutions 3PART TWO TheoryChapter 2 Postmodern Perspective 15Chapter 3 Problems and Change 33Chapter 4 Strategic Approach to Eclecticism 47PART THREE PracticeChapter 5 Before the First Session 59Chapter 6 The First Session 71Chapter 7 After the First Session 91PART FOUR ApplicationsChapter 8 Depression 109Chapter 9 Anxiety 127Chapter 10 Substance Problems 137Chapter 11 Eating Disorders 153Chapter 12 Suicide 165Chapter 13 Psychotic Disorders 177Chapter 14 Grief, Morbid Jealousy, Trichotillomania, and Other Problems 199PART FIVE ConclusionsChapter 15 The Future of Solution-Focused Counseling 227References 241Appendix A Solution Identifi cation Form 277Appendix B Scaling Form 279Appendix C Outcome Rating Scales and Session Rating Scales 281Index 289