Counseling Toward Solutions: A Practical Solution-Focused Program for Working With Students, Teachers, and Parents

by Linda Metcalf

When it was first published in 1995, Linda Metcalf’s book Counseling Toward Solutions became an instant bestseller. Written for counselors and teachers at all levels, this revised and updated second edition of Counseling Toward Solutions presents a positive program for changing individual behavior that empowers students of all ages to deal with their own problems, gaining self-esteem in the process.

Genres: Counselling

232 pages, Paperback

First published December 27, 1994

About the author

Linda Metcalf, Ph.D., is a former Classroom Teacher, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the author of ten books on solution focused therapy. Her research interests include relationship building between teacher and student, the use of solution focused therapy in regard to special education referrals, sexual abuse and addictions. Dr. Metcalf has presented her work extensively throughout the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Norway, Germany, and UK. She is a Professor in the Department of Education at Texas Wesleyan University, and Coordinator of the School Counseling Program. She is also the President of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Reviews

[Kathy Watson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was filled with wonderful ideas for teachers.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait to try some of the techniques with my students!