Nearly two years ago this book was my first acquaintance with the solution focused approach to helping people. I had heard from a collegue (who is also a management coach) about solution focused working and, although I thought it sounded promising, I remained a bit skeptical. However, from the very moment I started reading 'Interviewing for solutions' my attention was firmly captured. Two chapters later I was practically sold. The approach is very clearly explained and the many dialogues in the book are really excellent (especially those by Insoo Kim Berg). After reading this book I started reading and learning more and I began using solution focused working in my practise as a coach and consultant. With peasure and success.

When I teach solution-focused therapy and students ask what's worth reading to supplement their learning, I tell them Interviewing for Solutions by De Jong and Berg is at the top of my list. I think of it as the basic text in solution-focused therapy--with clear explanations of all the interviewing techniques and chocked full of vivid case examples. This book has much that is useful for those new to this approach as well as the seasoned solution-focused therapist. Phillip Ziegler, co-author of Recreating Partnership: A Solution-Oriented, Collaborative Approach to Couples Therapy

This book is easy to read and it gives you the necessary basics to start working from a solution focused perspective. It contains many examples and case scenarios which help you to become solution focused. It is a must have reference for todays counselor!

I purchased this book because I am supervising clinical trials in both Europe and the US. I found it to be a concise but athouritative guide on how to run my studies in Europe. It lays things out in a step by step manner with appropriate references where needed. This is particularly helpful because there are some significant differences in the EU verses FDA requirements. It has been of particular help to me when I've needed to educate recalcitrant investigators who have balked at GCP requirements and the volumes of paperwork required. I would recommend it for the novice as well as the expert clinical research manager. I would also recommend purchasing a copy for each of the research sites used to facillitate communications between sponsor and investigator.