Handbook of Strengths-based Clinical Practices: Finding Common Factors

An interdisciplinary handbook about strengths-based clinical practices, this book finds the common factors in specific models from social work, psychology, and counseling. The book ends with a grounded theory informed method that pulls together what each of the chapters report, and posits a theory based on that work. Comprised of 23 chapters and written by leaders in the human services fields, Handbook of Strengths-Based Clinical Practices shows how professionals and students can facilitate change and resiliency in those with whom they work.

Jeffrey K. Edwards, EdD, LMFT, is professor emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University and a past president of the Illinois Counseling Association.

Andy Young, MA, LCPC, is owner and director of New Prairie Counseling Center in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Holly J. Nikels, PhD, LCPC, is professor and program coordinator in the Department of Counselor Education at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities