Brief Therapy for Clients with Challenging or Unique Issues

With wit and wisdom, Saul Singer takes his readers on a journey through unforgettable stories to discover the skills and questions that elicit change by drawing out client strengths. Singer's blueprint for working with difficult cases is accessible but also seasoned with nuances to refine the practice of even experienced therapists. In stressful times, this book brings joy back to therapy with timely insights for supervisors, counselors, and interns. Michelle Melendy, LMFT, LCADC, wellness center director, Upper Columbia Academy, Spangle, Washington With interesting case stories described by a seasoned clinician, Brief Therapy for Clients with Challenging or Unique Issues is a refreshing and much needed update to the brief-therapy practice literature. This book describes multiple therapeutic techniques with diverse populations. These principles and wisdom are invaluable to anyone that works with people in healthcare or advising. Cody Heath, PhD, LMFT, Heath Therapy and Consultation Services, Lubbock, Texas Drawing on five decades of clinical work with multicultural clients, Saul Singer, demonstrates how to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship and client-need driven outcomes for clients mandated or coerced into treatment. The book illustrates innovative strategies for merging solution-focused, research-informed practice methods with effectual, targeted supplemental tools using insightful explanations and engaging client stories. Richly seeded with clinical savvy, Brief Therapy for Clients with Challenging or Unique Issues is a sourcebook that every counselor and therapist will want to have on their office shelf. Mirit Sloves, LMFT, PhD, co-owner, Miradian Health, Reno, Nevada