"Join de Shazer behind the on-way mirror for a fascinating journey into the land of brief therapy, where the emphasis is not on how problems arise, but on how to solve them. His case examples read like well-written detective novels, and his concept of 'skeleton key' interventions is both provocative and promising. This is a book that is firmly grounded in the tradition of Milton Erickson, but that extends Erickson's work into new areas. Highly recommended." --Bill O'Hanlon, Editor, Milton H.Erickson Foundation Newsletter
"De Shazer's work is testimony to simplicity and parsimony in...
"Join de Shazer behind the on-way mirror for a fascinating journey into the land of brief therapy, where the emphasis is not on how problems arise,...
In explicating how language works in therapy, he ranges widely, citing and critiquing Lacan, Bateson, Ackerman, and Weakland, among others. But the heart of this book can be found in the detailed conversations between client and therapist that show solution-focused therapy in action.
In explicating how language works in therapy, he ranges widely, citing and critiquing Lacan, Bateson, Ackerman, and Weakland, among others. But the he...
This title explores the areas of chronic illness and pain, which are seen as major problems in the health care system. Because they are unresponsive to both antibiotics and surgery, they are seen as elusive and mysterious.
This title explores the areas of chronic illness and pain, which are seen as major problems in the health care system. Because they are unresponsive t...
