"Evolving Brief Therapies: In Honor of John H. Weakland" presents the thinking of some of the leading theorists and therapists in the field of brief therapy today, offering creative and effective brief therapy strategies.Concern about the fast pace of change in the psychotherapy marketplace is legitimate. These changes create a situation in which clinicians properly trained in brief therapy will be sought after like never before.In establishing the field of brief therapy over the past 40 years, Weakland and his colleagues demonstrated impressive vision and foresight. The chapters in this book represent an extension of their work.
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"Over the years, as schools of ideas and therapy passed by like schools of fish, one always questioned whether the new school was a contribution, a fashion, or a desperate, inappropriate attempt to save past theories. If I was in doubt about an endeavor, I could ask John Weakland. His judgement was sound on what was worthwile." -- Jay Haley
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WENDEL A. RAY, Ph.D., M.S.W., is a Research Associate and Director of the Don D. Jackson Archive, Mental Health Institute, Palo Alto, California; Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Northeast Louisiana University; and a Family Services of America affiliate. A clinical member and approved supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Wendel serves on the editorial board of the "Journal of Systemic Therapies" and is author orco-author of numerous professional papers and five other books.
STEVE DE SHAZER is on the staff of the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Known for his minimalist philosophy and clear thinking, he is described by many as a creative genius. He believes the key to the therapist's job is to find the therapeutic approach that will best help the client rapidly resolve the problem. Steve serves on the editorial boards of "Family Process", the "Journal of Marital and Family Therapy", "Contemporary Family Therapy", and other professional journals. His articles, books, and presentations are numerous, and he has presented workshops on every continent except Antarctica.
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A Brief Therapy advocate,
By Brief Therapist Advocate "BTA" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Evolving Brief Therapies: In Honor of John H. Weakland (Paperback)
John Weakland was one of the most important founders of Communication Theory and a pioneer of brief therapy. This book, based on a conference in Weakland's honor, is a collection of outstanding papers written by leading brief therapists. The subject: effective and efficient treatment of a wide range of clinical difficulties. Anyone interested in learning more about haw to help people experiencing intransigent behavioral and emotional problems will enjoy and learn from this book. Ray and de Shazer are to be commended for this inspiring and useful tribute to their mentor.
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