Problem-Solving Therapy

Jay Haley (Author)

9781555423629, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 20 September 1991

288 pages
23.2 x 16.4 x 1.5 cm, 0.393 kg

"Both revolutionary and pragmatic. It is written by a teacher oftherapy, and it stands as one of the very few "how-to" books thatreally give the reader an opportunity to learn from example."

"The book has justifiably become 'must' reading for family therapypractitioners and supervisors.''

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.

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''.

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]