Becoming a Solution Detective ─ A Strengths-Based Guide to Brief Therapy

If you are interested in making your practice solution-focused quickly and effectively, look no further than this text. The authors, co-founders of the Brief Therapy Group, demystify the process of psychotherapy, making the concept of solution-based therapy accessible and relevant for newcomers to the field and for professionals seeking to apply SFBT principles in their own practices. The book’s hands-on approach allows practitioners to adopt the authors' simple, self-teaching style and apply it to their work with clients. Practical information is included on:

the differences between the solution-based approach and traditional therapy
establishing a successful therapeutic alliance with clients
determining detailed, meaningful goals for the client
mapping the client’s journey to a solution
possible “dead ends” in applying this type of therapy
and much more!
As an academic textbook, it is ideal for individual study in a variety of courses, including social work, counseling, nursing, psychology, education, and any other helping professions.

John Sharry, DPsych, is a family and child psychotherapist and works part-time as Principal Social Woker for the Mater Hospital and as a Director of the Parents Plus Charity. He co-founded the Brief Therapy Group in Dublin, Ireland, in 1998 with Brendan Madden and Melissa Darmody.
Brendan Madden, MA, is a psychologist with over 20 years experience in the behavioral healthcare and employee assistance sectors. He is Chief Executive of Relationships Ireland, a not-for-profit counseling agency.
Melissa Darmody, DPsych, is a counseling psychologist whose current role is Clinical Director of Towards Healing, the Catholic Church service for adult survivors of abuse in Ireland. She also has a successful clinical practice in supervision and training.

Furman, Foreword. Part I: Becoming a solution detective. Becoming a solution detective. Investigating solutions: A step-by-step model. Part II: Investigating solutions: Four stages. Stage 1: Where are you at? Stage 2: Where do you want to go? Stage 3: How far have you come? Stage 4: What is the next step? Part III: Managing setbacks and challenges. Managing setbacks and challenges–An overview. Attending to client motivation. Learning from your clients. Staying a customer as a therapist.