Matt J. Riley – författare

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Toolkit for Schools: Creative and Group Strategies is a hands-on guide designed for school social workers who want to apply solution-focused skills in real, day-to-day school contexts. It demonstrates effective practice with ready-to-use tools, group activities, and creative interventions-all grounded in real-life school-based scenarios and largely inspired by the work of school social workers and teachers. Whether you are running a student group, supporting an individual student in crisis, or training other clinicians and educators in solution-focused practices, this book provides practical and straightforward descriptions of SFBT principles and strategies that you can begin using immediately.Inside, you will find creative exercises to engage students in goal-setting, reflection, and growth; language strategies to help students subtly shift into a creative, solution-building perspective; adaptable group strategies for goal-setting, identifying strengths, and working in groups; real-world case studies that show how SFBT works in diverse school settings; and brief intervention tools for quick, strengths-based conversations.Created for social workers new to solution-focused work as well as those looking to deepen their practice, this book is go-to resource for making the approach practical, student-centered, and effective-right where it matters most.