Solution Focused Harm Reduction

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-ix

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2. Introduction

   • Seán Foy

   Pages 1-6

3. Solution Focused Brief Therapy: An Introduction

   • Seán Foy

   Pages 7-31

4. Harm Reduction: An Introduction

   • Seán Foy

   Pages 33-52

5. Addiction: Theories, Conceptualisations and Current Practice

   • Seán Foy

   Pages 53-77

6. Case Studies

   • Seán Foy

   Pages 79-104

7. Similarities and Recommendations

   • Seán Foy

   Pages 105-110

8. Back Matter

   Pages 111-132

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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.

• theories of addiction
• social work
• psychology of drug use
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• the miracle question
• EARS (elicit, amplify, reinforce, start again)
• Harm Reduction
• Rolleston report
• OST (Opioid Substitution therapy)
• consumption rooms
• the disease model
• ratpark
• Relapse Prevention
• Substance Misuse and counselling

“A book written by a clinical expert with credible frontline harm reduction experience... I first met Sean Foy in the mid 1990’s in a day centre for people who were street homeless in London.  We were both front line workers targeting people who were hard to reach. I liked this pragmatic and thoughtful Mayo man straight away.  This book is the culmination of years of Sean’s work with people who have complex and multiple needs; and as such it is an important addition to the literature.” (Tony Duffin, CEO of the Ana Liffey Drug Project, Ireland)

• The Learning Curve Institute, Westport, Ireland

  Seán Foy

Seán Foy is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working within health services for over 25 years. He first trained in SFBT in the early 1990’s and he has been both a practitioner and trainer in SFBT since that time. He holds qualifications in Social work, Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology.  

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