Recommended Reading:

Interviewing for Solutions (2002) by Peter DeJong & Insoo Kim Berg:  This is one of the best primers on the essence of the approach from a counselling perspective.  Easy to read and comprehend.  HBTC highly recommends this book for those who are new to the approach.

Words Were Originally Magic (1994) by Steve de Shazer:  A brilliant and clear writer, de Shazer wrote numerous books and articles on SFT.  This particular book offers great insight into the thinking behind the approach.

Working With the Problem Drinker (1992) by Insoo Kim Berg & Scott Miller:  This book provides a great example of how the approach can be useful in working with substance abuse concerns.  More important, it also provides a clear demonstration of how the solution focused approach works in general.

Signs of Safety (1999) by Andrew Turnell & Steve Edwards:  A solution and safety oriented approach to child protection casework.  If you work in child protection and want to develop a new and more helpful model of practice, this book is good place to start. 

Solution Focused Brief Practice with Long Term Clients in Mental Health Services (2007) by Joel Simon & Dr. Thorana Nelson:  A clear, well-written book that demonstrates how SFT can be used effectively in mental health settings.

The Solutions Focus (2002) by Paul Jackson & Mark McKergow.  This excellent book is for anyone interested in learning more about the approach in workplaces and in organizations