Interviewing for Solutions, International Edition by Peter De Jong

Interviewing for Solutions, International Edition by Peter De Jong

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Interviewing for Solutions, International Edition by Peter De Jong

Written in a clear, informative, and informal style, INTERVIEWING FOR SOLUTIONS, 4E, International Edition features a unique solutions-oriented approach to basic interviewing in the helping professions. Peter DeJong and Insoo Kim Berg's proven approach views clients as competent, helps them to visualize the changes they want, and builds on what they are already doing that works. Throughout the book, the authors present models for solution-focused work, illustrated by examples and supported by research.
1From Solving Problems to Building Solutions. 2. The Basics of Solution Building. 3. Being Not Knowing and Leading from One Step Behind. 4. Paying Attention to the Client's Wants. 5. The Miracle Question. 6. Building on Clients' Existing Strengths and Successes. 7. Giving Clients Feedback. 8. Amplifying and Measuring Client Progress in Later Sessions. 9. Interviews with Children, Dyads, and the Mandated. 10. Clients in Crisis Situations. 11. Research Evidence. 12. Professional Values and Diversity. 13. Solution Building in Agencies, Groups, and Organizations. 14. Applications. 15. Theory.
Peter De Jong, Ph.D., is a professor of social work at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been an outpatient therapist, case worker, and led trainings and consultations with mental health clinics, family service agencies, juvenile corrections programs, and schools. In addition to co-authoring (with Insoo Kim Berg) two earlier editions of INTERVIEWING FOR SOLUTIONS, he has written several articles and book chapters on solution-focused therapy. Peter continues to develop new practice tools and therapy and training manuals, and to conduct research on practice and how new practitioners acquire a solution-focused outlook and skills. Insoo Kim Berg, M.S.S.W. is a co-developer of the solution-focused approach and is the director of the Brief Family Therapy Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Many of her 10 books and over 35 papers have been translated into 14 languages. Among her books are FAMILY BASED SERVICES, WORKING WITH THE PROBLEM DRINKER (co-author Scott D. Miller), BUILDING SOLUTIONS IN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (co-author Susan Kelly), and CHILDREN'S SOLUTION WORK (co-author Therese Steiner). Insoo lectures across North America, Europe, Scandinavia, and Pacific Rim countries and consults with organizations and various government agencies.
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ISBN 13 9781111838553
ISBN 10 1111838550
Titel Interviewing for Solutions, International Edition
Autor Peter De Jong
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Cengage Learning, Inc
Erscheinungsjahr 2012-06-06
Seitenanzahl 464
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