Solution-Focused Cognitive and Systemic Therapy The Bruges Model [Paperback]

Solution-Focused Cognitive and Systemic Therapy: The Bruges Modelis the first book in English to lay out the Bruges Model, a meta-model that incorporates solution-focused therapy in an analysis of the therapeutic alliance and common factors that account for the majority of the efficacy of any therapeutic endeavor. This book is divided into three parts, covering each of the common factors: client factors, therapist and relationship factors, and placebo factors. Each part summarizes the state of our theoretical knowledge, then dives into specific clinical and educational applications in specific populations and contexts.

Foreword Barry Duncan  Introduction I. Client Factors  1. What Does the Client Want?: Setting Goals  2. Tackling the Semantics: Useful Views  3. How to Promote Freedom of Choice: The Pragmatics  4. The Link Between Choice and Habits in the Bruges Model  5. Positive Comments and Compliments: Building Confidence  II. Therapist and Relationship Factors    6. Therapist Qualities and Attitudes  7. Four Levels of Intervention  8. Levels of Engagement into the Therapeutic Relationship: The Bruges Flowchart  9. Therapists Qualities and Attitudes  References  Index

The Bruges model evolved in parallel to solution-focused brief therapy, each influencing the other, in part through a pivotal relationship between Luc Isebaert and Steve de Shazer. Finally, we see the fruits of Isebaerts late night discussions with Steve and many others, with Isebaert drawing on decades of doing, reflecting on and conversing about therapy. In this comprehensive text, Isebaert describes how the Bruges model uniquely combines influences from SFBT, systemic psychotherapy, and common factors research.