In Very Brief Therapeutic Conversations,Windy Dryden demonstrates the therapeutic value of very brief interventions in counselling, psychotherapy and coaching, using a wide range of techniques and skills to bring this novel approach to life.
The book provides an informative and innovative guide on 'how to do' very brief therapy in 30 minutes or less. The often fascinating and universal problems the volunteers discuss, as well as the goal and guiding principles of this novel therapy, are explored in the first half of this book. Inspired by Elliss therapeutic Friday Night Workshops, transcripts from Drydens own therapeutic conversations at his 'live sessions' with volunteers form the second half of the book.
Very Brief Therapeutic Conversationsis an accessible and entertaining read for all therapists, whether in training or practice, who want to see very clear examples of theory being put into practice.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
PART 1: Principles and Practice
Chapter 1: The Principles that Guide My Work in Very Brief Therapeutic Conversations (VBTCs)
Chapter 2: The Therapeutic Bond in VBTCs
Chapter 3: The Importance of Shared Views in VBTCs
Chapter 4: Goals in VBTCs
Chapter 5: Task Behaviour in VBTCs
Chapter 6: What Volunteers Discuss in VBTCS and My Approach to These Issues
PART 2: Conversations
Chapter 7: I Need to Know that A Large, Angry Man Wont Attack me Lauren
Chapter 8: Understanding How the OCD Mind Works and Acting Constructively: Brianna
Chapter 9: Anal Sex Without Guilt...and Alcohol: Leon
Chapter 10: You Cant Turn a Romanian into a Chinese: Diane
Chapter 11: I Can Do It Even Though Im Uncertain : l
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