Solution-Focused Counseling in Schools

Solution-Focused Counseling in Schools

"The third edition of this widely adopted text covers both the philosophical foundations and nuts-and-bolts essentials of using solution-focused counseling to help preschool 12 students resolve problems. Dr. Murphy s<br>empowering techniques help students focus on doing what works assimply and efficiently as possible by using their strengths, resources,<br>wisdom, and feedback. This edition includes new chapters and information on the restrictive influence of problems on people s thinking,<br>strategies for positive relationship building, collecting client feedback to monitor and improve counseling services, and coconstructing Solvable problems and reachable goals.<br><br>Features<br> Practical and proven strategies for resolving a wide range of<br>problems from preschool through high school<br> Real-life case examples and sample dialog from counseling sessions<br> New and expanded appendixes to enhance classroom and clinical<br>utility<br> Troubleshooting tips<br> Discussion and practice exercises in each chapter<br> A complimentary test manual and PowerPoint slides for<br>instructors use"