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Doing What Works in Brief Therapy Second Edition A Strategic Solution Focused Approach - Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional - Practical ... for the Mental Health Professional
Author: Ellen K. Quick

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 guideline...  more »s 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 characteristics and preferences. With clinically rich examples throughout, this book offers applications for couples, including indications for individual or conjoint sessions.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

* Chapter summaries highlighting key points

* Presents ways of eliciting what clients most want to remember

* Describes the "Doing What Works Group," including outcome research findings and all materials needed to run the group

* Addresses the relationship between the positive psychology movement and this approach and the potential for collaboration

* Emphasizes an acceptance-based stance and how acceptance often leads to change

* Proposes that "doing what works and changing what doesn't" can provide a transtheoretical perspective for therapists of any orientation  « less

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ISBN-13: 9780123741752
ISBN-10: 0123741750
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Pages: 336
Edition: 2
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Publisher: Academic Press
Book Type: Paperback
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