{"product_id":"the-solution-focused-brief-therapy-diamond-a-new-approach-to-sfbt-that-will-empower-both-practitioner-and-client-to-achieve-the-best-outcomes-9781401970499","title":"The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond: A New Approach to Sfbt That Will Empower Both Practitioner and Client to Achieve the Best Outcomes","description":"\u003cb\u003eA guide for clinicians (both beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to maximize their effectiveness with any client, written by two respected and innovative experts in the field.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSolution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the client's 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to presuppose the best in your client \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to trust your client's capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stance clinicians should adopt to be effective solution focused practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art of asking meaningful questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of autonomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConnie 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 your actions.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElliott Connie, MA, LPC\u003c\/b\u003e, is a psychotherapist who practices in Keller, Texas. He has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and families applying the solution-focused approach to help them move their lives from their current problems toward their desired futures. He is the founder and director of The Solution Focused Universe, an online learning community that also conducts trainings to help professionals master the Solution Focused Approach in their work. He is recognized around the world speaking at national and international conferences and events throughout the United States, and in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, South Africa, Russia, Switzerland, England, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, Holland, Canada, and Asia training practitioners to apply solution focused questions and techniques in their work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Froerer\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of Research and Training for The Solution Focused Universe. He conducts process and outcome research about Solution Focused Brief Therapy and works to make SFBT research more accessible to clinicians and clients. Adam is the author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and is the first editor of the book, \u003ci\u003eSolution Focused Brief Therapy With Clients Managing Trauma.\u003c\/i\u003e Adam is one of the foremost trainers of SFBT and trains practitioners from around the world. Along with Elliott Connie, Adam is the co-creator of The Diamond Approach to SFBT.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hay House LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719554306322,"sku":"9781401970499","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3d0aa48c-567d-4268-8326-522e04c12665.jpg?v=1734668755","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-solution-focused-brief-therapy-diamond-a-new-approach-to-sfbt-that-will-empower-both-practitioner-and-client-to-achieve-the-best-outcomes-9781401970499","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}