Solution-Oriented Therapy

by Tim Rowan, Bill O'Hanlon

Recognized leaders in the solution-oriented movement, O Hanlon and Weiner-Davis provide guidelines for clinicians in implementing solution-oriented language and explain how to avoid dead ends. New material brings the reader up-to-date on advances in this field since the book 's original publication in 1989.

Genres: Psychology

232 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1998

Reviews

[charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars ((in the realm of therapy books)). no one ever talks about severe mental illness so most everything i read in this was fresh even though im VERY familiar with solution focused therapies. i found the tone of the authors to be so compassionate to these people that everyone else wants nothing to do with that i found myself changing my own inner biases towards them. super quick and easy to read, tons of case studies that both illustrate the complete insanity of these disorders and the way that these people are still people can can be reached through kindness and all the regular stuff we do as therapists, even if what they’re saying doesn’t make a ton of sense to us. it’s a real real shame we don’t have any sort of comprehensive system to care for people with these disorders.

[Karine Schiavenin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solution-Oriented Therapy by Bill O’Hanlon

Bill O’Hanlon’s Solution-Oriented Therapy offers a refreshing, practical approach that shifts focus from problems to solutions. Instead of dwelling on the past, it emphasizes strengths, small steps, and positive change. With clear language, real-life examples, and actionable techniques, this book is a valuable resource for therapists, counselors, and coaches seeking a brief, forward-focused therapy model.

[Rebecca Short, LMFT · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical and interesting approach to integrating solution-focused and narrative therapies into an optimistic and future-oriented therapy approach. The authors emphasize the mantra "The patient is not the problem; the problem is the problem." They go on to discuss their own versions of such things as the "miracle question" and working collaboratively with clients and their families. Great resource for future therapy practice.

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Offers solution-oriented approached to working with severe mental illnesses, including personality disorders. This gives me hope that if a severely mentally ill client is referred to me, I might have some tools to help them.