Jeffrey T. Guterman

Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [e-mail].

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119026433
• Artikelnr.: 42009873

Autorenporträt

Jeffrey T. Guterman holds a B.A. in psychology from Boston University , and an M.S. in counseling psychology, an M.S. in family therapy, and a Ph.D. in family therapy from Nova University. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and a Qualified Supervisor for Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors in Florida.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword to the First Edition Allen E. Ivey vii Foreword to the Second Edition Richard E. Watts xi Preface xvii Acknowledgments xxix About the Author xxxi PART ONE Beginnings Chapter 1 Searching for Solutions 3 PART TWO Theory Chapter 2 Postmodern Perspective 15 Chapter 3 Problems and Change 33 Chapter 4 Strategic Approach to Eclecticism 47 PART THREE Practice Chapter 5 Before the First Session 59 Chapter 6 The First Session 71 Chapter 7 After the First Session 91 PART FOUR Applications Chapter 8 Depression 109 Chapter 9 Anxiety 127 Chapter 10 Substance Problems 137 Chapter 11 Eating Disorders 153 Chapter 12 Suicide 165 Chapter 13 Psychotic Disorders 177 Chapter 14 Grief, Morbid Jealousy, Trichotillomania, and Other Problems 199 PART FIVE Conclusions Chapter 15 The Future of Solution-Focused Counseling 227 References 241 Appendix A Solution Identifi cation Form 277 Appendix B Scaling Form 279 Appendix C Outcome Rating Scales and Session Rating Scales 281 Index 289