Opportunities in Solution-Focused Interviewing

Written by the developers of the microanalysis of opportunities approach, this book describes how clinicians can use this model when listening and responding to clients in solution-focused therapy, training, coaching, and supervision.

Joel K. Simon has been in clinical social work practice for over 40 years in a variety of both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has been a solution-focused practitioner, trainer, presenter, and consultant since 1992. He is a founding member of the Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association. Lance Taylor, MSc, RPsych, in a career spanning 53 years, has worked as a therapist, clinical supervisor, trainer, manager and mentor in community mental health and private psychology practice. He trained with the originators of the model, was a founding member and served as president of the Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association in North America.

Introduction 1. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: Foundations 2. Building Convergent Narratives 3. Tools and Maps for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy 4. Microanalysis and Opportunities 5. Microanalysis of Opportunities: Opportunities Analysis Example One 6. Microanalysis of Opportunities: Opportunities Analysis Example Two 7. Applications: Opportunities as a Supervision Tool 8. Applications: Opportunities as a Training Tool 9. Applications: Opportunities as a Coaching Tool 10. It's your turn