Doing what works in brief therapy : a strategic solution focused approach /
This book is both a set of procedures for the therapist and a philosophy one that is shared with clients and one that guides the work of the therapist. This second edition continues its excellence in offering clinicians a guide to doing what works in brief therapy- for whom, and when and how to use...
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Elsevier/Academic Press,
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Publisher Address: | Amsterdam ; Boston : |
Publication Dates: | 2008. |
Literature type: | eBook |
Language: | English |
Edition: | Second edition. |
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Practical resources for the mental health professional
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123741752 |
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This book is both a set of procedures for the therapist and a philosophy one that is shared with clients and one that guides the work of the therapist. This second edition continues its excellence in offering clinicians a guide to doing what works in brief therapy- for whom, and when and how to use it. Psychotherapy that follows these guidelines validates the clients most important concerns and it often turns out to be surprisingly brief. Author, Ellen Quick integrates strategic and solution focused therapy and includes guidelines for tailoring technique and interventions to client character |
Item Description: | Previous edition: 1996. |
Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xix, 311 pages) : illustrations. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-305) and index. |
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9780123741752 0123741750 9780080557328 0080557325 |
Index Number: | RC480 |
CLC: | R749.055 |
Contents: | The model and its origins -- Clarifying the problem : What's the trouble? -- Amplifying the solution : variations on the miracle question -- Evaluating attempted solutions : if it doesn't work, do something different -- Designing the intervention : validation, compliment, suggestion -- You can take it with you : What do you want to remember? -- Therapist decisions : clarifying, amplifying, or interrupting -- Practical considerations : using the model in behavioral health care -- Couples : problems and solutions -- Doing what works group therapy -- Positive psychology and the strategic soluti |