The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond: A New Approach to SFBT That Will Empower Both Practitioner and Client to Achieve the Best Outcomes

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the clients hoped-for future instead of their ongoing problems. This guide was written by two respected and innovative experts in the field, Elliott E. Connie and Adam S. Froerer, who have developed the Diamond model, a framework of SFBT skills and tools designed to guide clinicians through each session of therapy. The book includes tools to help practitioners implement this approach, such as a complete SFBT session with editorial comments and 101 solution-focused questions. Connie and Froerer believe their Diamond model is life-changing for all parties involved, as it changes how clinicians view their clients and how they do their job.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Hay House UK Ltd

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the clients hoped-for future instead of their ongoing problems. Elliott E. Connie and Adam S. Froerer are the founders of The Solution Focused Universe and are two of the most respected and innovative experts in their field. Together, they have developed the Diamond model—a framework of SFBT skills and tools designed to guide a clinician through each session of therapy—which is one of the biggest innovations in the field of solution focused brief therapy.

This is a practical guide for any clinician (beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of conducting an SFBT session. Among the topics discussed:

How to presuppose the best in your client
How to trust your clients capability
The stance clinicians should adopt to be effective solution focused practitioners
The art of asking meaningful questions
The importance of autonomy

This book also includes tools to help practitioners implement this approach, including a complete SFBT session with editorial comments that illustrate the thinking that goes into constructing a session, as well as 101 solution focused questions that practitioners can use.

Connie and Froerer see their Diamond model as life-changing for all parties involved. They write, “This work is transformative not only for clients but also for you. When you view your clients as capable and strong, it changes you—and how you do your job. Your perceptions directly impact you.”

They also emphasize the importance of ongoing professional development and offer resources for clinicians to continue learning and growing in their SFBT practice.

In conclusion, this guide is an invaluable resource for clinicians who want to maximize their effectiveness with any client. By understanding the philosophy and practical steps of SFBT, practitioners can help their clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788178495