Brief Counseling That Works: A Solution-Focused Therapy Approach for School Counselors and Other Mental Health Professionals

Everything you need for maximum counseling results in less time! Expert Gerald Sklare provides fresh insights and new applications for solution-focused brief counseling (SFBC). Learn to: - Conduct brief, short-term sessions that lead to rapid, observable change - Create well-defined client goals - Enable clients to envision and take steps toward a more hopeful future - Maximize your time for rapid, observable student progress - Use the solution-focused principles with reluctant clients - Conduct positive, goal-oriented parent conferences - Work with individuals in school and community settings You'll find helpful flow charts and note sheets, and invaluable practice exercises.