Solution-Focused Practice by Guy Shennan
This textbook shows how any conversation directed towards change can become a solution-focused one, whether in a planned series of sessions with individuals, families, groups, or in the less structured contexts in which many helping professionals work. Full of real-life case examples and stimulating activities, this will be an invaluable guide to anyone wanting to develop their skills in this empowering approach. This textbook is a comprehensive and accessible guide for anyone who wishes to incorporate solution-focused practice. Originating in the world of talking therapies, the adaptability and usability of solution-focused practice is already used by many practitioners in health, social care and educational settings. New to this Edition: - Explores a more diverse range of examples than the previous edition - Includes end of chapter summaries, providing additional clarity on what's been covered - Updated policy, procedure and legislation
Guy is undoubtedly THE leading figure, internationally, in the “next generation” of solution-focused practitioners and authorsHe presents the solution-focused approach systematically in a way that is true to history but which offers his own insights and reflections and is thoroughly accessible and useful. * Michael Durrant, Psychologist/Director, Brief Therapy Institute of Sydney, Australia *
This book is a lovely balance of the complexity and the simplicity with which solution-focused thought occurs and can be applied. Guy is able to dive both in to the depth of the solution-focused philosophy, while demonstrating how it can be used practically.The book paints a navigable bridge from “the thinking” to “the doing” in the field of solution-focused theory and practice. * Monica Rotner, Division Manager, Boulder County Community Justice Services, Colorado, USA *
This book is a lovely balance of the complexity and the simplicity with which solution-focused thought occurs and can be applied. Guy is able to dive both in to the depth of the solution-focused philosophy, while demonstrating how it can be used practically.The book paints a navigable bridge from “the thinking” to “the doing” in the field of solution-focused theory and practice. * Monica Rotner, Division Manager, Boulder County Community Justice Services, Colorado, USA *
Guy Shennan is a solution-focused practitioner, consultant and trainer. First using solution-focused practice as a social worker during the 1990s, he now practises and teaches the approach widely in the UK and beyond.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781352005998 |
| ISBN 10 | 1352005999 |
| Title | Solution-Focused Practice |
| Author | Guy Shennan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2019-06-21 |
| Number of pages | 234 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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