Everything you need for maximum counseling results in less time! Expert Gerald Sklare provides fresh insights and new applications for solution-focused brief counseling (SFBC). Learn to: - Conduct brief, short-term sessions that lead to rapid, observable change - Create well-defined client goals - Enable clients to envision and take steps toward a more hopeful future - Maximize your time for rapid, observable student progress - Use the solution-focused principles with reluctant clients - Conduct positive, goal-oriented parent conferences - Work with individuals in school and community settings You'll find helpful flow charts and note sheets, and invaluable practice exercises.