Solution Focused Harm Reduction: Working effectively with people who misuse substances

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This is the first book to explain the many synergies between solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) and harm reduction (HR). Seán Foy discusses how these two approaches are complementary and when used in conjunction, create a novel way of approaching addiction work. The book covers several detailed case studies examining how the concepts and theories of both approaches are intertwined to enhance and deepen the work undertaken with people who misuse and abuse substances. It will be of great interest to scholars of psychotherapy, social work, social care, addiction, nursing and health care, as well as to practitioners seeking a clearer understanding of solution focused brief therapy and harm reduction and how to apply these to case work with problematic drinkers and drug users. Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Introduction (Seán Foy)....Pages 1-6 Solution Focused Brief Therapy: An Introduction (Seán Foy)....Pages 7-31 Harm Reduction: An Introduction (Seán Foy)....Pages 33-52 Addiction: Theories, Conceptualisations and Current Practice (Seán Foy)....Pages 53-77 Case Studies (Seán Foy)....Pages 79-104 Similarities and Recommendations (Seán Foy)....Pages 105-110 Back Matter ....Pages 111-132