Green Tree Therapy

10/10/2025

NEW book review at JSFP. Go Beyond: Solution-Focused Pocket Mentor for the Work Evolutionists: Start Transformations Today – Book 1 by Elvira Kalmár. Review by Darren Priest.

Abstract
The central premise of this book, apart from the smart way a Solution Focused (SF) approach seeps into the fibre of its pages, is the notion of a ‘Work Evolutionist’. My initial, admittedly cynical, reaction was that this was an appealing title conceived before a theory. Nothing could be further from the truth. The concept is grounded in many years of practice at the cutting edge of organisational development (OD), with SF foundations running throughout

By Darren Priest. This book introduces the concept of a 'Work Evolutionist', a theory deeply rooted in years of organizational development practice, using a Solution Focused approach.

20/11/2022

People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.

Carl R. Rogers, A Way of Being

02/11/2022

On the subject of ‘useful things people have said to me in Solution Focused conversation’:

Clients often describe how, even in a hard time, they were still able to “just get on with the basic stuff” and the positive difference this made.

As an example, “getting in the shower - well, that’ll make you feel better. Not loads, but a bit - 10% at least.”

I think about this comment quite often when I’m getting ready in the mornings. Especially on the mornings when I feel a bit ‘blergh’. Of course this then makes me notice all the other stuff that allows me to feel a few % better:

Chatted with my daughter,
Played with the dog,
Made good coffee,
Drank good coffee outside in the fresh air… etc etc

It all adds up!

31/10/2022

The BEST bit of feedback this weekend… from a bloke who came for a few session ages ago.

He told a mutual friend to pass on that he was sharing stuff that he’d found useful from talking with me, with the lads on construction sites that he manages…

Just flippin’ YES!!!

There’s nothing complicated about Solution Focused work. Its practical, it’s sensible, It’s just useful conversation - that you can have anywhere.

27/10/2022

If you were going about your day in a way that felt just right for you… how might your dog know? (because they always do!)

From their view of the world, looking up, what might they notice about the way you were going about things?

What might they notice you doing a bit differently?

What’s the very smallest thing they could possibly notice?

… and how might they react?

25/10/2022

Small changes can make a big difference.

Someone once described to me how, on a day where they felt just how they wanted to, they might make a breakfast that was ‘nicer than it needs to be.’

So here is my morning… breakfast at my desk, but I took a few minutes to layer yoghurt, seeds and berries… and make a REALLY good cup of coffee, in my favourite mug.

Nicer than it needed to be - it made a difference.

24/10/2022

HOW DO YOU JOIN ANDYSMANCLUB?

You just turn up at any of our venues tonight 7pm.

We have no booking on or registration process.

We are open EVERY Monday 7pm (except bank holidays)

Open to any man over 18

No pressure to talk, come for a brew and see what goes on.

Nothing to lose by giving us a try, possibly everything to gain ❤️

https://andysmanclub.co.uk

11/06/2022

I'm really looking forward to ukasfp conference in Birmingham next week... and I'm particularly looking forward to our very own Dr Matt Selman 's 'no PowerPoint, all experience' workshop. 😃

Link in the comments if you'd like to come and join in the Solution Focused fun!

Come and say hi, will be lovely to see you.

26/03/2022

This 👇👇👇

10/03/2022

Or 'Why therapy can be fun and energising'

One of the (many) things I love about Solution Focused Brief Therapy is that often, rather than feeling like heavy, hard work, it involves laughter. This story is shared with the full permission of my client, who said it would be “an honour to inspire others” _______________