Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling (eBook)

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.

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

"This 2nd edition is comparable to experiencing the latest
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could not be made, the upgrade is noticeable, pleasing,
professional, and surprising. Dr. Guterman gets his points across
in interesting ways that make the trip through this book
enlightening, delightful, and worthwhile."

--Samuel T. Gladding, PhD Wake Forest
University

"This is a wonderfully practical, user-friendly text that makes
solution-focused counseling accessible. It is a must read, and I
will be recommending it to all of our students and
graduates." --Anne Hearon Rambo, PhD Nova
Southeastern University

"Clearly a master clinician, Jeffrey Guterman has done the
helping professions a tremendous service by writing this rare and
outstanding book. His decades of experience, clinical wisdom, and
intellectual depth shine through in this text, which will be of
great use to everyone--from beginning students to experienced
practitioners."

--James T. Hansen, PhD Oakland University