Books By John J. Murphy - Author

John J. Murphy, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and professor emeritus of psychology and counseling at the University of Central Arkansas. He received his PhD in school psychology from the University of Cincinnati and completed postdoctoral work in client-directed psychotherapy with Dr. Barry Duncan at the Dayton (OH) Institute for Family Therapy. Dr. Murphy has worked as a high school teacher, school psychologist, and psychotherapist in private practice, where he continues to offer in-person and teletherapy services to clients of all ages. He was named one of the top five school psychologists in the United States by the National Association of School Psychologists. The first edition of his book, Solution-Focused Counseling in Schools (currently in its 4th edition), was voted Best Book of the Year by the American School Counselor Association. He has authored several other books on client-directed therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, and families including Strengths-Based