'Easy to read and highly informative. I picked up from it lots of ideas which I am sure I will find useful in my work with families, and indeed I have already found some of them to be of value ... I recommend this as a valuable addition to the family therapy literature.' - The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review
'Throughout the book, Selekman's creativity and spontaneity shine through ... He offers clinicians a perspective of hope and optimism while drawing on the expertise and competencies of clients in meeting their goals. This book should be required reading for anyone doing clinical work with children and families.' - Journal of Systemic Therapies
'This pragmatic book by an accomplished therapist succeeds in presenting an integrated solution-focused approach for children and their families ... Should be very helpful to child mental health clinicians, clinical supervisors, graduate school instructors, and graduate students.' - Psychiatric Services
'This is an excellent book for clinicians working with children from a systemic perspective. It is well-written in a language that clinicians understand. It gives many wonderfully creative examples that therapists can easily apply to their own cases. I will keep it handy on my bookshelf and use it when I need a fresh idea with families who have young children.' - Journal of Family Psychotherapy
'Easy to read and highly informative. I picked up from it lots of ideas which I am sure I will find useful in my work with families, and indeed I have already found some of them to be of value ... I recommend this as a valuable addition to the family therapy literature.' - The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review
'Throughout the book, Selekman's creativity and spontaneity shine though ... He offers clinicians a perspective of hope and optimism while drawing on the expertise and competencies of clients in meeting their goals. This book should be required reading for anyone doing clinical work with children and families.' - Journal of Systemic Therapies
'Selekman provides solid tools for working effectively and respectfully with children and families in today's cost-conscious managed care environment.' - Bill O'Hanlon, MS