Problem-Solving Therapy - Jay Haley

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Résumé :
A classic that teaches you how to think in a contextually sensitive, directive, and goal-focused way. A highly readable and practical volume that focuses on solving problems within the context of the entire social unit--the family, the school, the community....

Biographie:
Jay Haley studied with Dr. Erickson for 17 years. He is a major editor of Erickson's works and has authored many books about him. Mr. Haley has been professor at Stanford University, Howard University, the University of Maryland, and is currently professor at the California School of Professional Psychology....

Sommaire:
Introduction: Problem-Solving Therapy.

1. Conducting the First Interview.

2. Giving Directives.

3. Communication as Bits and Metaphor.

4. Communication: Sequence and Hierarchy.

5. Therapy in Stages.

6. Marriage Therapy as a Triangle.

7. Problems in Training Therapists.

8. Ethical Issues in Therapy.

Case Report: A Modern Little Hans''....

Both revolutionary and pragmatic. It is written by a teacher of therapy, and it stands as one of the very few how-to books that really give the reader an opportunity to learn from example. The book has justifiably become 'must' reading for family therapy practitioners and supervisors.''