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Review: Beating Combat Stress

John Henden’s latest book will have wider appeal than the title suggests, for though it may appear to be written for professionals working in a specialised area, it also puts practical techniques into the hands of anyone who is in a position to support sufferers of post-traumatic stress. In his words “the book’s twin purpose is to provide a handbook for practitioners and at the same time to be a self-help book or buddy-aid manual.”

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Therapists out of step

In an article that is both challenging and fascinating Douglas LeBier says that many therapists have not kept pace with social trends. The result is that often people are not helped at all by their therapy and some end up more troubled than when they began treatment.

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Client self-assessment

I developed this Solution Focused evaluation form for use with my clients. Though it looks simple I have found that it works as a useful way of encouraging reflection and consolidation. Clients like it and have been happy to complete the form, which I ask them to do at the end of a session.

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SFBT session guide

When starting out in Solution Focused practice it can be tricky for the practitioner to keep the basic structure in mind. This session protocol will guide can be used as a revision tool or for prompting you during sessions.

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So… why does it work?

All forms of therapy, regardless of the techniques or methods used, work equally well There is more in common among the various disciplines than separates them.

This article discusses findings which could have far reaching implications in terms of the way in which therapists and healers of all persuasions are taught their skills. This article discusses findings which could have far reaching implications in terms of the way in which therapists and healers of all persuasions are taught their skills.

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Why the helping professions need SFBT

One thing that all who work in the helping professions have in common is that they all talk to those they help. Counsellors and psychotherapists do talking therapy, but everyone who supports or cares for others has the opportunity to use language creatively and therapeutically. Under Construction, download to follow

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The talking cure

At some point in our lives we can all benefit from talking to someone outside our family or friends about something that is troubling us. But how to go about finding someone? This articles outlines some popular schools of therapy and gives pointers on how to go about choosing a therapist.

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Awareness of language

Language is the medium by which all understanding and interactions take
place. It is also critical for helping professionals to consider the language that they use. Getting it right improves outcomes, getting it wrong can do lasting damage.

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