The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond

A New Approach to SFBT That Will Empower Both Practitioner and Client to Achievethe Best Outcomes

By: Elliott E. Connie MA LPC

Narrated by: Elliott E. Connie MA LPC

Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the client's hoped-for future instead of their ongoing problems. Elliott E. Connie and Adam S. Froerer are the founders of The Solution Focused Universe and are two of the most respected and innovative experts in their field. Together, they have developed the Diamond model-a framework of SFBT skills and tools designed to guide a clinician through each session of therapy-which is one of the biggest innovations in the field of solution focused brief therapy. This is a practical guide for any clinician (beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of conducting an SFBT session. Among the topics discussed: How to presuppose the best in your client How to trust your client's capability The stance clinicians should adopt to be effective solution focused practitioners The art of asking meaningful questions The importance of autonomy This book also includes tools to help practitioners implement this approach, including a complete SFBT session with editorial comments that illustrate the thinking that goes into constructing a session, as well as 11 solution focused questions that practitioners can use. Connie and Froerer see their Diamond model as life-changing for all parties involved. They write, "This work is transformative not only for clients but also for you. When you view your clients as capable and strong, it changes you-and how you do your job. Your perceptions directly impact your actions." This audio product contains a PDF with supporting material, and the PDF is available to download.

Transformational

What an incredible work of art and backed by science. The authors are truly blessed with wisdom, discernment, and innovation! Great read!!!

best therapy book ever!!!

Elliott and Adam are masters in this field and the way they've broken down this approach makes it easy for any therapist to understand this approach and want to use it right away. this book contains everything you need to know about SFBT! This is a must read if you want to be a great therapist!!

Great info, Hard listen.

I have watched many of Elliott's YouTube videos and have always found them beneficial in helping me understand SFBT and to tailor my skill set as an SFBT practitioner. This book continued that theme of being informative by describing real life applications as well as instructional elements. I struggled to listen to the narration however, as it comes across as very robotic and unnatural. I could only listen to small amounts at a time. If you were interested in this book, I would recommend buying a physical copy and not the audio version.

I can do hard things

I love how the book gave different perspectives and solution based focus therapy.I am not a therapist but I still received a lot from this book in the way that I communicate with people my partners and family will be taken away from reading this book .

Great book

I am a graduate student and I hope to be using SFBT in practice. I learned a lot about how to motivate a client to think and think differently about themselves.