Solution-Focused Child Therapy
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John J. Murphy, PhD
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Solution-Focused Child Therapy

Watch Solution-Focused child therapist John J. Murphy in an actual counseling session with two boys and their mother.   Video length: 1h 56m
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Overview

We know that children need lots of positive strokes, but all too often therapists focus on problems. In this compelling demonstration, see John Murphy encourage a family to recognize successes and focus on small changes for the future. The two boys, ages eight and ten, are struggling with fighting and turning in homework, leaving their single mother overwhelmed and discouraged. Watch as Dr. Murphy transforms this family’s discouragement into encouragement, building on their strengths and validating their successes. Jon Carlson and Don Keat introduce Dr. Murphy, and facilitate an in-depth discussion of the further impact and uses of the model.

This video is part of the 11-video series, Child Therapy with the Experts. Other self-study videos in this series include:

  • Adlerian Parent Consultation
  • Adlerian Play Therapy
  • Adolescent Family Therapy
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Child Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy with Children
  • Narrative Therapy with Children
  • Object Relations Child Therapy
  • Person-Centered Child Therapy
  • Psychotherapy with Medically Ill Children
  • Reality Therapy with Children
  • Solution-Focused Child Therapy

About the Experts

John J. Murphy, PhD
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John J. Murphy, PhD

John J. Murphy, PhD is an internationally recognized leader and trainer in the practice of strength-based, solution-focused brief therapy with children, adolescents and families. He is Professor of Psychology at the University of Central Arkansas, as well as co-director of the UCA Center for Therapeutic Change. Dr. Murphy is the author of two books, Brief Intervention For School Problems (2007), and Solution-Focused Counseling in Schools (2008).

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