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Theory and Practice | |
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A Theory of Solution-Focused Therapy | |
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Beyond Technique to Theory | |
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A Brief Historical Detour | |
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A Solution-Focused Theory | |
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Solution-Focused Assumptions | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Therapist-Client Relationship | |
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Research Findings | |
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The Solution-Focused Therapist-Client Relationship | |
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The Emotional Climate | |
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The Client's Position | |
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The Therapist's Position | |
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Dual-Track Thinking | |
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Case Example: Laura | |
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Understanding Clients | |
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Hearing versus Listening | |
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Meaning | |
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Problem Talk versus Solution Talk | |
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Content versus Process | |
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Case Example: Marie | |
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Emotions in Solution-Focused Therapy | |
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Emotions versus Behavior | |
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Using Emotions to Facilitate Solutions | |
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Case Example: Betty | |
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Case Example: Neil | |
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Using Our Own Emotions to Help Clients Find Solutions | |
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Case Example: Sandra and Her Daughters | |
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Emotions and the Summation Message | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Process of Clarifying Goals | |
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Goals versus Solutions | |
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The Task of Clarifying Goals | |
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Clarifying Goals: The Process | |
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Goals and Emotions | |
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Case Example: Marilyn | |
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Decision-Making Goals | |
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The Client Whose Goal Is to Change Someone Else's Behavior | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Team Behind the Mirror and the Consultation Break | |
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Benefits for the Therapist | |
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Benefits for the Clients | |
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Introducing the Team and the Break | |
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Pragmatics of Teamwork and the Break | |
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Team Process | |
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The Dual Perspective of Clients | |
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Teamwork and the Emotional Climate | |
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The Summation Message and the Suggestion | |
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The Summation Message | |
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The Suggestion | |
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Conclusion | |
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Applications | |
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Couple Therapy | |
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The Assessment | |
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The Therapy | |
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Conclusion | |
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Family Therapy | |
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Assessment | |
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Families with Children or Adolescents | |
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Structuring the Conversation | |
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Case Example: The T Family | |
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Parents Who Do Not Want to Be Involved | |
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Meeting Alone with the Child | |
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Case Example: Troy | |
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Mediating between Children and Parents | |
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Families with Aging Parents and/or Adult Siblings | |
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Conclusion | |
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Working with Involuntary Clients | |
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What Defines a Client as Involuntary? | |
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The Therapist-Client Relationship | |
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Cooperating with Clients | |
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Emotions | |
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Use of Techniques | |
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The Treatment System | |
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Case Example: Consultation with Bea | |
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Conclusion | |
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Long-Term Cases | |
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Termination: The Client's Problem | |
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Termination: The Therapist's Problem | |
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Case Example: Consultation with Joe | |
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Therapist's Self-Evaluation for Termination | |
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Clients with Chronic Problems | |
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Case Example: Virginia | |
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Case Example: The Man Who Heard Voices | |
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Adjustment to Disability | |
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Case Example: Carol | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Solution-Focused Approach to Crisis | |
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Diverse Responses to Crisis | |
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What Is Crisis? | |
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The Need to Wear Two Hats | |
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Case Example: Randy | |
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Urgency | |
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Listening | |
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A Tight Time Frame | |
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Case Example: Philip | |
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Conclusion | |
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Final Thoughts | |
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References | |
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Index | |