Solution Focused Narrative Therapy by Linda MetcalfISBN: 9780826131768
Publication Date: 2017-04-01
Provide a comprehensive model for effectively blending the two main postmodern brief therapy approaches: solution-focused and narrative therapies. Provides an overview of the history of both models and outlines their differences, similarities, limitations and strengths. It then demonstrates how to blend these two approaches in working with such issues as trauma, addictions, grief, relationship issues, family therapy and mood issues. Each concern is illustrated with a case study from practice with individual adults, adolescents, children, and families. Useful client dialogue and forms are included to help the clinician guide clients in practice. Each chapter concludes with a summary describing and reinforcing the principles of the topic and a personal exercise so the reader can experience the approach first hand.