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An introduction to systemic therapy with individuals : a social constructionist approach

By: Series: Basic texts in counselling and psychotherapyPublication details: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005Description: ix, 198 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781403904508
  • 1403904502
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • WM 420.
Contents:
Introduction Overview of Systemic Theory and Practice Social Constructionist Approaches to Emotion and the Self The Importance of Context Neutrality, Curiosity, Irreverence and Self-Reflexivity Hypothesising and Creating Systemic Stories Circular Questioning Future Dreaming and Appreciating Abilities Tracking an Episode Change: Co-Creating New Stories Conclusion Glossary Appendix I: Introductory Consultation Pro-Forma Appendix II: An Example of Writing Non-Linear Notes Bibliography Index.
Summary: A key book in the Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy series, this is an accessible introduction to the benefits and applications of systemic therapy with individuals. It builds upon build the growing interest in this approach which, unlike many other therapeutic approaches, can effectively be employed as a meta-theory whilst practitioners continue to work in another main model, such as cognitive-behavioural or psychodynamic. This popular text book provides counselling and psychotherapy students, trainees and practitioners new to this approach, with a lively, accessible and thoroughly practical introduction to the key theoretical concepts and techniques of systemic therapy with individuals.
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Introduction
Overview of Systemic Theory and Practice
Social Constructionist Approaches to Emotion and the Self
The Importance of Context
Neutrality, Curiosity, Irreverence and Self-Reflexivity
Hypothesising and Creating Systemic Stories
Circular Questioning
Future Dreaming and Appreciating Abilities
Tracking an Episode
Change: Co-Creating New Stories
Conclusion
Glossary
Appendix I: Introductory Consultation Pro-Forma
Appendix II: An Example of Writing Non-Linear Notes
Bibliography
Index.

A key book in the Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy series, this is an accessible introduction to the benefits and applications of systemic therapy with individuals. It builds upon build the growing interest in this approach which, unlike many other therapeutic approaches, can effectively be employed as a meta-theory whilst practitioners continue to work in another main model, such as cognitive-behavioural or psychodynamic.

This popular text book provides counselling and psychotherapy students, trainees and practitioners new to this approach, with a lively, accessible and thoroughly practical introduction to the key theoretical concepts and techniques of systemic therapy with individuals.

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