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This book captures solution-focused therapy's essence, distinguishing it from problem-focused approaches that have dominated psychotherapy.
List of contents
Series Preface
How to Use This Book With APA Psychotherapy Videos
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. History
Chapter 3. Theory
Chapter 4. The Therapy Process
Chapter 5. Evaluation
Chapter 6. Suggestions for Future Developments
Appendixes
Glossary to Key Terms
Suggested Readings and Resources
References
Index
About the Author
About the Series Editors
About the author
John J. Murphy, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and professor emeritus of psychology and counseling at the University of Central Arkansas. He received his PhD in school psychology from the University of Cincinnati and completed postdoctoral work in client-directed psychotherapy with Dr. Barry Duncan at the Dayton (OH) Institute for Family Therapy. Dr. Murphy has worked as a high school teacher, school psychologist, and psychotherapist in private practice, where he continues to offer in-person and teletherapy services to clients of all ages. He was named one of the top five school psychologists in the United States by the National Association of School Psychologists. The first edition of his book,
Solution-Focused Counseling in Schools (currently in its 4th edition), was voted Best Book of the Year by the American School Counselor Association. He has authored several other books on client-directed therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, and families including
Strengths-Based Therapy (with Jacqueline A. Sparks) and
Brief Intervention for School Problems (with Barry L. Duncan). His books have been translated into multiple languages and his work has been featured in psychotherapy textbooks, the
New York Times bestseller
Switch,
Fast Company magazine, and the DVD training series
Child Therapy with the Experts. He has received numerous awards for his clinical work, mental health advocacy efforts, and scholarly publications, including the 2018 Admired Scholar Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Dr. Murphy is a consultant and trainer for the North American Chinese Psychological Association (NACPA) and a Project Director with the Heart & Soul of Change Project, an international research/advocacy group that promotes respectful, client-directed services for marginalized and underrepresented persons and groups. He is a popular keynote and workshop speaker who has offered classes and workshops throughout the US and overseas with thousands of mental health practitioners and lay persons. His workshops are known for their practicality and passion for helping people change with dignity. Visit his website (www.drjohnmurphy.com) to learn more about workshop offerings and other aspects of his work.
Summary
Captures solution-focused therapy’s essence, which distinguishes it from problem-focused approaches that have dominated the psychotherapy profession. Solution-focused therapy is a collaborative approach that invites clients to describe what they want from therapy and apply the knowledge and skills they already have toward achieving it.
