Teaching Toward Solutions

by Linda Metcalf

Here's how to deal with behavior problems and create a more productive teaching environment in which K-12 students begin their own change process by focusing on success rather than failure. The book presents step-by-step guidelines for recognizing students' abilities and show how to help those diagnosed with anger disorders, ADD, separation anxiety and more. The book contains dozens of letters, activities, and reproducible forms for teacher use.

254 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1998

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.