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Book Synopsis
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.

Trade Review
"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.''

Table of Contents
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''.

Problem-Solving Therapy

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    A Paperback / softback by Jay Haley

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 20/09/1991
      ISBN13: 9781555423629, 978-1555423629
      ISBN10: 1555423620
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "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.''

      Table of Contents
      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''.

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