Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-179) and index.
pt. I. Basics and principles of the approach. Establishing the context ; Guiding principles of practice ; Engaging and motivating families ; Becoming child and adolescent-centred ; The structure of a strengths-based session ; Constructive understanding--formulation and diagnosis -- pt. II. Specific solutions and applications. Strength in numbers--parenting groups ; Groupwork with children and adolescents ; Pausing at solutions--strengths-based video feedback / co-authored with Grainne Hampson and Mary Fanning ; Defeating temper--a case study -- pt. III. Some challenging contexts. Working with suicidal adolescents / co-authored with Melissa Darmody and Brendan Madden ; Working with child abuse and neglect / co-authored with Declan Coogan.
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This book describes an innovative approach to therapeutic work which builds on the strengths of children and their parents. Helping clients to focus on potential solutions rather than problems can be a powerful means of engaging them in the therapeutic process.
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