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Praise for the First Edition John Sharry has fluency with language that allows complexity tsit side by side with clarity and ideas tflow across the page This is a book that must be read by anyone interested in front-line developments in solution-focused therapy —Chris Iveson, Brief Therapy Practice, London In a thoughtful, step-by-step, and easy-to-read fashion, John Sharry integrates the best from established principles of group therapy with recent advances in brief, strength-based, resiliency-oriented treatment approaches A must read for practitioners working with groups —Scott D Miller, Co-Founder, Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change, Chicag This slim tautly written volume disguises an enormous practical treasure store thelp group facilitators Solution Focused Groupwork should be essential reading —Barbara Wilson, Family Mediation in Practice Enlightening, clearly written, and helpfully presented The book echoes what Solution-Focused Groupwork is all about—being practical and optimistic about human potential —David Jaques, Author of Learning in Groups Solution-Focused Groupwork, Second Edition is an innovative and highly practical guide for all professionals whuse groups thelp people For those new tthe approach it provides a clear, step-by-step introduction, while for more experienced practitioners it presents ideas and techniques which can be readily integrated intexisting practice In this fully updated revision, including a brand new chapter on Supervision, John Sharry examines the therapeutic factors that characterize solution- focused groupwork and contribute tits effectiveness Using carefully selected case studies and examples, he takes the reader through the various stages in the therapeutic process, from getting started tthe final session The book alsprovides creative exercises for use in practice, guidance on evaluating the outcomes of group work and alsa model for group supervision for the facilitator A real strength of the book is in showing practitioners how tcreate a constructive, positive, and solution-focused group culture and how tmaintain this culture in spite of the challenges, tensions, and difficulties that naturally arise within groups Solution-Focused Groupwork, Second Edition is ideal for individual study and for use on courses in a wide range of fields, including counseling, social work, psychology, community work, and nursing as well as researchers and educators whuse groupwork as a means of teaching and communicating ideas
