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Book SynopsisThe idea of brief, solution-oriented therapy for severe mental illness flies in the face of conventional wisdom. But then, so does almost everything else about the psychotherapeutic approach developed by Bill O'Hanlon, coauthor of this groundbreaking book.
Table of ContentsA Hopeful Approach to Chronic and Severe Mental Illness.
Riding the Wave.
Rewriting Spoiled Identity Stories.
Revaluing People's Experiences.
Collaborating with Clients, Their Families, and Others in Their Social Environment.
Creating a New Vision of the Future.
Handling Dangerous and Violent Situations.
Effective and Respectful Treatment of "Borderline" Clients.
Relapse Recovery and Relapse Prevention.
General Principles for Working with Chronic and Severe Mental Illness.
Epilogue: Connections to the Work of Others.
References.
Index.
