Books in the Brief Therapies series series

Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Illustrated throughout with clinical vignettes, this book is a comprehensive guide to psychodynamic brief counselling and psychotherapy. It is ideal for those looking for a practical introduction to the subject.

`Of the many books on NLP, few deal with it specifically as psychotherapy and none so well as this one. All the usual strategies are there plus considerations on such matters as how the therapist benefits from using NLP, some excellent examples and case reports, written in a manner that is admirably suited to a professional readership. Top class' - NLP World

`On a scale of 0-10 I would give the Handbook of Solution Focused Therapy a nine... I found it engaging, readable and well-presented, with useful reference lists within each chapter to guide further reading' - Solution News`This collection of fifteen chapters, each written by a different specialist in the SFT field, is a valuable contribution to the Solution-Focused therapist's bookshelf. A must-read for any informed SF therapy practitioner - Mark McKergow, The Solutions FocusThis book brings together contributions from leading practitioners in fields such as social work, education and health care to show how solution-focused techniques can be effective in many different situations. Each chapter features a case example, which demonstrates the practical advantages and difficulties involved.

Solution-Focused therapy is a popular approach, used by practitioners in a range of contexts and settings. Beginning with an introduction to the origins and theory of the approach, this book examines different areas of practice, explaining how and why the solution-focused approach is applicable and highlighting the issues specific to each context.

A guide for professionals who use groups to help people. It provides exercises for use in practice; guidance on evaluating the outcomes of group work; and, models for group supervision. It shows practitioners how to create group culture and how to maintain this culture in spite of the challenges, tensions and difficulties that arise within groups.

The first book to tackle using person-centred therapy in a time-limited setting.

A new edition of the first and only comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the history, theory, research and practice of solution-focused therapy (SFT) within mental health care and beyond.