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Using solution focussed therapy with a student at-risk

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 February 2016

Miguel R. Fernandez  and
John V. Holsgrove
Miguel R. Fernandez*
Affiliation:
La Salle College
John V. Holsgrove
Affiliation:
Prendiville College
*
La Salle College, PO Box 1674, Midland WA 6936
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Abstract

This paper investigates the use of Solution Focussed Therapy with a student at-risk. It looks at some of its fundamental tenets and provides the practitioner with an understanding of its benefits. The political nature of youth suicide now makes it necessary for practitioners to start investigating preventative programs. It is argued that Solution Focussed Therapy offers skills to School Psychologists and Counsellors in the area of prevention. In addition, the focus on “client as expert” moves therapy away from problems and more into solutions.

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Field Reports
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Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools , Volume 8 , November 1998 , pp. 59 - 64
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1998

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