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| Theory and Practice | |
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| A Theory of Solution-Focused Therapy | |
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| Beyond Technique to Theory | |
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| A Brief Historical Detour | |
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| A Solution-Focused Theory | |
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| Solution-Focused Assumptions | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| The Therapist-Client Relationship | |
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| Research Findings | |
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| The Solution-Focused Therapist-Client Relationship | |
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| The Emotional Climate | |
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| The Client's Position | |
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| The Therapist's Position | |
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| Dual-Track Thinking | |
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| Case Example: Laura | |
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| Understanding Clients | |
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| Hearing versus Listening | |
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| Meaning | |
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| Problem Talk versus Solution Talk | |
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| Content versus Process | |
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| Case Example: Marie | |
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| Emotions in Solution-Focused Therapy | |
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| Emotions versus Behavior | |
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| Using Emotions to Facilitate Solutions | |
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| Case Example: Betty | |
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| Case Example: Neil | |
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| Using Our Own Emotions to Help Clients Find Solutions | |
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| Case Example: Sandra and Her Daughters | |
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| Emotions and the Summation Message | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| The Process of Clarifying Goals | |
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| Goals versus Solutions | |
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| The Task of Clarifying Goals | |
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| Clarifying Goals: The Process | |
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| Goals and Emotions | |
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| Case Example: Marilyn | |
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| Decision-Making Goals | |
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| The Client Whose Goal Is to Change Someone Else's Behavior | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| The Team Behind the Mirror and the Consultation Break | |
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| Benefits for the Therapist | |
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| Benefits for the Clients | |
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| Introducing the Team and the Break | |
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| Pragmatics of Teamwork and the Break | |
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| Team Process | |
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| The Dual Perspective of Clients | |
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| Teamwork and the Emotional Climate | |
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| The Summation Message and the Suggestion | |
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| The Summation Message | |
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| The Suggestion | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Applications | |
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| Couple Therapy | |
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| The Assessment | |
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| The Therapy | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Family Therapy | |
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| Assessment | |
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| Families with Children or Adolescents | |
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| Structuring the Conversation | |
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| Case Example: The T Family | |
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| Parents Who Do Not Want to Be Involved | |
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| Meeting Alone with the Child | |
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| Case Example: Troy | |
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| Mediating between Children and Parents | |
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| Families with Aging Parents and/or Adult Siblings | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Working with Involuntary Clients | |
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| What Defines a Client as Involuntary? | |
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| The Therapist-Client Relationship | |
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| Cooperating with Clients | |
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| Emotions | |
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| Use of Techniques | |
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| The Treatment System | |
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| Case Example: Consultation with Bea | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Long-Term Cases | |
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| Termination: The Client's Problem | |
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| Termination: The Therapist's Problem | |
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| Case Example: Consultation with Joe | |
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| Therapist's Self-Evaluation for Termination | |
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| Clients with Chronic Problems | |
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| Case Example: Virginia | |
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| Case Example: The Man Who Heard Voices | |
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| Adjustment to Disability | |
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| Case Example: Carol | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| The Solution-Focused Approach to Crisis | |
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| Diverse Responses to Crisis | |
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| What Is Crisis? | |
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| The Need to Wear Two Hats | |
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| Case Example: Randy | |
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| Urgency | |
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| Listening | |
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| A Tight Time Frame | |
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| Case Example: Philip | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Final Thoughts | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |