Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in Schools: A 360-Degree View of the Research and Practice Principles
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Since the publication of the First Edition, there have been several advances on the research on Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in schools. This Second Edition contains updates on how to apply SFBT to specific problem areas that school social workers frequently encounter. Each chapter has been updated and expanded to provide to incorporate a Response to Intervention approach (RtI) in many of the clinical "SFBT in Action" chapters. The authors also utilized results from the second national school social work survey, conducted by a team led by Dr. Kelly and currently in press at School Mental Health Journal and Social Work, to identify several targeted school-related problems that school social workers encounter in their work and demonstrate how to use solution-focused techniques for them.Despite being places with tremendous challenges for students and staff, schools are also places of solutions, strengths, and successes. This practical guide shows school social workers how to harness the solutions; filled with case examples, key points to remember, guidelines for reviewing resaerch, sample dialogue, and best practice tips, this book gives readers the essential tools to begin incorporating SFBT into their practice immediately.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can school social workers effectively integrate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to address the diverse behavioral and academic challenges present in modern educational environments? The authors, a team of experienced researchers and practitioners including Dr. Cynthia Franklin, utilize current clinical data and national survey results to provide a structured framework for applying SFBT principles. By aligning these techniques with the Response to Intervention (RtI) model, the text argues that school-based practitioners can shift their focus from deficit-based interventions to strength-based, solution-oriented outcomes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Updated research on SFBT applications within school settings
- Integration of the Response to Intervention (RtI) framework
- Practical case examples and sample dialogues for common student issues
- Guidelines for evaluating clinical research and best practice implementation
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on school social work rather than clinical private practice
- It does not cover long-term psychodynamic therapy modalities
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Practitioners and educators frequently cite this text as a primary resource for implementing evidence-based brief therapy in school systems. Experts highlight the clinical utility of the case studies and the clear alignment with contemporary school mental health standards.
Page Count:
216
Publication Date:
2017-05-19
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190607254
ISBN-13:
9780190607258
Psychology
Social Work
Reference
Education
Counseling
Introduction to Social WorkWelfare
Social service
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