The Essential Guide to Using Solution Focused Brief Therapy with Young People

Help young people to learn to devise solutions and to focus on the future rather than the past.

Solution focused brief therapy is based on solution-building rather than problem solving. It encourages people to explore their current resources and future hopes rather than focusing upon present problems and their past causes.

This practical and straightforward book by popular author Tina Rae:

• Outlines key techniques and strategies that have been shown to be effective across a wide range of difficulties and problems, however serious these may seem.
• Explains clearly how and why to use these successful methods to help young people find solutions, build confidence and reach their goals.

Table of Contents

List of Worksheets And Templates

About The Authors

Introduction To Solution Focused Brief Therapy

• What Is SFBT
• How Does SFBT Work?
• The Origins & Theoretical Base Of SFBT
• The Key Principles & The Process
• Working With Young People
• The Shift From Therapy To A School-Based Approach
• Using SFBT Tools With Children

Using This Essential Guide

1. Your Solution Focused Brief Therapy Toolbox
• Introducing SFBT tools to children & young people
• Developing Your Listening & Coaching Skills
• Key Tools & Strategies
• Activities To Develoo your Skill in Using SFBT tools
• Key Tasks In The First SFBT Session
• Two Frameworks For SFBT Sessions With Young People
• Ten Useful Questions
2. Activities
• Activities For Children
• Activities For Adolescents
• Activities For Group
3. Resources
• Templates
• Worksheets

References & Bibliography