Bøger af Linda Metcalf

Learn how to take different models of therapy from theory to real world practice Delivering proven therapeutic strategies that can be used immediately by students of marital and family therapy, this text brings 15 modern and postmodern therapy models to life through guiding templates and interviews with master therapists. The text progresses step-by-step through marriage and family essentials, describing in detail the systemic mindset and basic terminology used by the marriage and family therapist. Interviews with such master therapists as Albert Ellis, David V. Keith, and Mariana Martinez--who each provide commentary on a single case study--give readers the opportunity to observe different models in action, clarifying theory and practice simultaneously. Instructive templates for each model illuminate the nuts and bolts of the therapy process and help instructors bring content to life, so students can visualize and practice the process. The updated third edition presents new interviews with master therapists, a new case study that reflects the modern-day client, and a section on social justice in each chapter. Also featured in the third edition are links to valuable new websites, recommended reading for in-depth study of each model, and an updated Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and Instructor Chapter PowerPoints. Audio and Video content are also available for chapters focusing on therapy models to dive deeper into practical application, interviews, and role play. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Third Edition: New chapters on social justice, teletherapy practices, marriage and family therapy in times of crisis including COVID-19, and the advantages of an accredited program New interviews with master therapists who are evolving the systemic mindset, including an updated case study that reflects the contemporary client A section on social justice for each therapy model Audio and video content with interviews, discussions, and role play to enhance learning Key Features: Provides a guiding template for each model from assessment through termination Introduces the theory, history, theoretical assumptions, techniques, and components of each paradigm Delivers numerous interviews, case study commentaries, and analyses by prominent master therapists Provides theory and practice on supervision, research, ethics, and self-care of the therapist

Teaching Toward Solutions offers a new mindset for teachers to consider that will make classroom management and student engagement rewarding. With today's students being more challenging due to the past few years, teachers need a new focus to help them deal with a classroom dilemmas and situations that occur each day. From students with poor home lives, to emotionally unreachable, unmotivated or misbehaving students, this book will take you where other education books fall short...into a solution focused mindset. The ideas of "doing less so students do more," and "if this strategy doesn't work, do something different" is reiterated throughout the book and gives questions to ask and strategies that work. Written by an award winning and best selling author in education, this book will transform your classroom and school. Need SEL, lessons for growth mindset and grit? It's all here in day to day interactions! These important initiatives are taught best when modeled by teachers and staff. By believing in students and asking THEM to construct their own solutions with your assistance, they are much more likely to a) believe in themselves, b) be less resistant and c) try out their own strategy. Hard to believe? Just read it!

Go back in time to the 19th-century Deep South when America hurtled slowly to a fiery eruption. Learn how a privileged naive girl born into an aristocratic slave-holding family evolves into a woman of courage, determination, and resilience while overcoming unspeakable trials and prejudices. Based on actual historical events told through fictional diary entries from 1834-1897. Theme: Forgiveness

In our managed care era, group therapy, long the domain of traditional psychodynamically oriented therapists, has emerged as the best option for millions of Americans. However, the process can be frustratingly slow, and studies show that patients actually feel worse after months of group treatment than when they began. Can and should "the group" speed a person's progress? Now, in this "must have" book, marriage and family therapist Linda Metcalf persuasively argues that the collaborative nature of group therapy actually lends itself to time-limited treatment. She combines the best elements of group work and the popular solution focused brief therapy approach to create new opportunities for practitioners and patients alike.Among the topics covered in this valuable guide are:how to learn the modelhow to design a group and recruit membershow to identify exceptions to a group member's self-destructive behaviors and thoughtshow to help members focus on their successes rather than their failureshow to keep the group solution focused when therapists or members fall back into old patternsThis unique resource also includes case examples and session transcripts to follow, together with reproducible forms that can be used as they are or tailored to a therapist's needs. Solution Focused Group Therapy is an up-to-the-minute, highly accessible resource for therapists of any orientation. Managed care companies in particular will welcome this model, which deals so effectively and economically with today's biggest problems, including eating disorders, chemical dependencies, grief, depression, anxiety, and sexual abuse.

Provides a comprehensive model for effectively blending the two main postmodern brief therapy approaches: solution-focused and narrative therapies. It harnesses the power of both models to offer brief, effective help to clients that builds on their strengths and abilities to envision and craft preferred outcomes.

A proven method for helping struggling students succeed Solution-Focused RTI provides an effective approach toResponse-to-Intervention using a "solution-focused" method, whichemphasizes a student's strengths rather than his or her weaknesses.