Purchase the Book, Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling (Second Edition)

American Counseling Associaton or call the toll-free order number (800-422-2648 x222)

Searching for Solutions

Jeffrey Guterman, Ph.D. is searching for solutions! Join us for events in your area to develop skills and help raise awareness for solution building. See the Speaking/Book Tour Schedule below.

Dr. Guterman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Qualified Supervisor for Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors in Florida. He has worked in various clinical settings since 1985. Dr. Guterman holds a B.A. in psychology from Boston University, and an M.S. in counseling psychology, an M.S. in family therapy, and a Ph.D. in family therapy from Nova University. He was associate editor of the Journal of Mental Health Counseling from 1997 to 2000. He is author of over 125 publications, including the best-selling book Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling published by the American Counseling Association. He has presented numerous workshops for professionals, students, and the general public.

About the Book, Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling

The most current trends in solution-focused counseling are explored in the latest edition of this updated and expanded text scheduled to be published by the American Counseling Association in May 2013. Dr. Guterman provides a comprehensive and straightforward discussion of solution-focused theory and describes how the model can be used throughout the therapeutic process. Clinical techniques and detailed case studies illustrate counseling with clients experiencing a range of problems, including depression, substance abuse, grief, morbid jealousy, and trichotillomania. New chapters and sections in this edition address anxiety, eating disorders, migraine headache, psychosis, spiritual and religious problems, self-injurious behavior, and suicide. Additional features include excerpts of dialogue from actual counseling sessions, sample forms and supplementary materials, and troubleshooting tips for getting unstuck in difficult cases. The final chapter titled "The Future of Solution-Focused Counseling" considers new directions for the model as well as developments in research, clinical settings, and technology.

Testimonials

This 2nd edition is comparable to experiencing the latest model of a fine luxury car. While you may have thought improvements could not be made, the upgrade is noticeable, pleasing, professional, and surprising. Dr. Guterman gets his points across in interesting ways that make the trip through this book enlightening, delightful, and worthwhile.
— Samuel T. Gladding, Ph.D.
Wake Forest University

This is a wonderfully practical, user-friendly text that makes solution-focused counseling accessible. It is a must read, and I will be recommending it to all our students and graduates.
— Anne Hearon Rambo, Ph.D.
Nova Southeastern University

Clearly a master clinician, Jeffrey Guterman has done the helping professions a tremendous service by writing this rare and outstanding book. His decades of experience, clinical wisdom, and intellectual depth shine through in this text, which will be of great use to everyone—from beginning students to experienced practitioners.
— James T. Hansen, Ph.D.
Oakland University

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Speaking/Book Tour Schedule

IAmA/AMA on reddit (Online Question & Answers)
Topic: Jeffrey Guterman Discusses His New Book, Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling
Date: June 19, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (ET)
IAmA/AMA on reddit: Visit here on June 19 at 7:00 p.m. ET and click on the link that will appear HERE for this event at that time. Jeffrey Guterman will answer questions about his new book, Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling as well as solution-focused counseling. An IAmA (I Am A . . .) is an online event on reddit where users may AMA (Ask Me Anything . . .) ask questions on any topic. These events are open to all Reddit users, and the site's comment system is used for both questions and answers. Click here to access archives from a previous IAmA/AMA event on reddit by Dr. Guterman in March 2013, "I am Jeffrey Guterman PhD, author, educator, and mental health counselor. Ask me anything about solution-focused counseling, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), and postmodernism as it relates to counseling."

Honolulu
2014
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: American Counseling Association's 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition, Hawaii Convention Center, Exposition Hall, ACA Bookstore

PAST EVENTS

Cincinnati
Topic: Speaking/Book Tour Launch Flickr
Date: March 21, 2013
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: American Counseling Association's 2013 Annual Conference & Exposition, Duke Energy Convention Center, Exposition Hall, ACA Bookstore

Cincinnati
Topic: Treatment Failures in Counseling: Lessons Learned From Our Biggest Mistakes Flickr | Handouts
Date: March 23, 2013
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: American Counseling Association's 2013 Annual Conference & Exposition, Duke Energy Convention Center, Room 231

Jeffrey Guterman, Ph.D.

Counselor ~ Educator ~ Author