Solution-focused Therapy: Theory, Research and Practice

"This is a very timely book. Experience psychiatrist Dr Alasdair Macdonald is the world's leading compiler of research into solution-focused practice, and he has compiled a great resource which will be of interest to anyone in the field - be they consultant, therapist, coach or student.

The book combines an excellent overview of SF practice with many references and sources of peer-reviewed research. There is a surprisingly large amount of data supporting the simple and daring hypothesis that problems and better futures are not usually connected - therefore diagnosing the problem may not be a sensible way to proceed with designing interventions designed to build and sustain progress towards a better future - a 'solution' in the jargon.

Macdonald's experience shines through again and again in crisp summaries and telling points, delivered with clarity. I have already consulted this book on numerous occasions, and expect it to be within reach for many years to come. "
~ Written on 2007-05-17