More Than Miracles (Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions)

Written by pioneering experts in the field, More Than Miracles remains the authoritative text on solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). The final work of the world-renowned family therapists and original developers of SFBT, the late Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, this comprehensive resource informs practitioners and students in how to apply this practical, internationally acclaimed approach. 
With a new preface, this classic edition outlines the latest developments in the fields of family therapy, brief therapy, and psychotherapy training and practice. A succinct overview orients the reader to the current landscape of SFBT and provides three real-life case transcripts that illustrate the practical applications of SFBT techniques. The seminar format of the text allows readers to: 
sit in on surprising psychotherapy sessions 
eavesdrop on the authors’ commentary about the sessions 
gain a comprehensive overview on the current state of SFBT 
review and understand the major tenets of SFBT 
learn specific interventions, including the miracle question and the reasons for asking it 
understand treatment applicability 
read actual session transcripts 
understand the "miracle scale" 
get insight into the unique relationship between Wittgenstein’s philosophy and SFBT 
better understand SFBT and emotions 
examine misconceptions about SFBT 
and more\nSuitable for both advanced practitioners and ambitious beginners, this book is the ideal resource for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of the SFBT approach, the concepts that inform it, and the specific techniques that characterize its implementation.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Berg, Insoo Kim

De Shazer, Steve

Dolan, Yvonne

Korman, Harry

Trepper, Terry

McCollum, Eric

Mental Health

Routledge

"Written by pioneering experts in the field, More Than Miracles remains the authoritative text on Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Suitable for both advanced practitioners and ambitious beginners, this book is the ideal resource for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of the SFBT approach, the concepts that inform it, and the specific techniques that characterize its implementation"--

More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions)

The latest developments in this groundbreaking therapy approach! More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a ground breaking, intellectually provocative book, revealing new advances in the widely used, evidence based Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) approach. The final work of world renowned family therapists and original developers of SFBT, the late Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg (who passed away shortly before the book’s release) this definitive resource provides the most up-to-date information available on this eminently practical, internationally acclaimed approach. New revelations about the impact of language in therapeutic change are presented precisely and clearly, illustrated with real life case examples that give readers a hands-on view of the newest technical refinements in the SF approach. Challenging questions about the applications of SFBT to complex problems in difficult settings are given thoughtful, detailed answers. The book’s unique design allows the reader to listen in on the lively discussions that took place as the authors watched therapy sessions. The solution-focused brief therapy approach is based upon researchers observing thousands of hours of psychotherapy sessions and studying which questions and responses were most effective in helping people develop solutions to their problems. More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is the most up-to-date, comprehensive review of this approach. This book discusses the latest developments in the fields of family therapy, brief therapy, and psychotherapy training and practice. A succinct overview orients the reader to the current state of SFBT, and provides three real life case transcripts that vividly illustrate the practical applications of SFBT techniques. The seminar format of More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy allows readers to: 
<ul>
<li> sit in on surprising psychotherapy sessions </li>
<li> eavesdrop on the authors’ commentary about the sessions </li>
<li> get a comprehensive overview on the current state of SFBT </li>
<li> review and understand the major tenets of SFBT </li>
<li> learn specific interventions, including the miracle question and the reasons for asking it </li>
<li> understand treatment applicability </li>
<li> read actual session transcripts </li>
<li> understand the miracle scale </li>
<li> get insight into the unique relationship between Wittgenstein’s philosophy and SFBT </li>
<li> better understand SFBT and emotions </li>
<li> examine misconceptions about SFBT </li>
<li> and more 
</li>
</ul> More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is illuminating reading for psychotherapists, counselors, human services personnel, health care workers, and teachers.

Solution-Focused Therapy (The Basics)

Solution-Focused Therapy: The Basics

Patty's narrative of her humorous, romantic, heartbreaking road trip through her life as an ordinary woman seeking the extraordinary takes her to unexpected places. Mitzy her muse rides along and competes with Patty to write essays about toilet paper, ambrosia, cat versus dog superiority, and other zany topics. But Patty and Mitzy cooperate when they expound on the mysteries of life, love, faith and death. Bratty Patty's childhood desire to become a nun clashes with reality when she falls in love, and becomes pregnant at age sixteen. She raises a large family, while she struggles to become a registered nurse. Dissatisfied with her life, at age fifty, she makes a life changing decision. Her new found road to romance is full of pot holes, but her sense of humor helps smooth the way. The tragic loss of loved ones causes her to doubt God's goodness and greatness. She ponders, "What's it all about?" Her torment leads her to thoughts of suicide, but she senses in her spirit that there has to be a way to a peaceful coexistence with God. She returns to traditional religion and finds no solace there. After studying various philosophies, she is led to search further into mystic teachings, and many years later finds herself headed for the higher ground.

Patty's Way on the Highway of Life: Am I There Yet?

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

FOR ALL THOSE SURVIVORS who wonder when they will finally feel good, the answer is now. One Small Step reminds us that living well is the best revenge and provides the knowledge and tools to fully embrace life. Organized into easy-to-follow sections, readers will find help in:
 * Moving Beyond Survivorhood * Enjoying the Gifts of the Present * Creating a Joyous Future * Responding to Life's Challenges * How to Start a Small Steps Support Group

One Small Step: Moving Beyond Trauma and Therapy to a Life of Joy

Self-Help

Happiness

Papier Mache Pr

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