| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xxii, 202 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : Pathways ; The case examples -- 1. Solution focus : Transferability ; Marking differences ; Focusing on solution ; Solution always comes before problem ; Conclusion -- 2. Disciplined observation : An alternative view ; What, exactly, do therapists do? ; Case example One: a complete session ; Informal testing ; Conclusion -- 3. How to know what to do : Pseudo-orientation in time ; Focus ; How is this possible? ; Nothing always happens ; But it can't be that simple! ; It doesn't work, do something different -- 4. Theory construction: toward a theory of solution : Distinction and difference ; Scope conditions ; Theorizing ; Outside the scope conditions -- 5. Building a theory: notes on method : Family resemblance ; Pattern ; Change talk ; Research changes practice -- 6. A theory of solution : Reading the map ; Therapist-client relationship patterns ; Developing fit ; Set goals ; Compliments ; Set of all known tasks ; Set of rules to help design or invent new tasks -- 7. Deconstruction: a way of developing focus : Deconstructing ; Conclusion -- 8. Using the theory : Discussion -- 9. Exceptions: the construction of solutions ; The influence of Milton H. Erickson ; The same but different -- 10. An unusual case that follows the rules ; Different but the same -- 11. Vague complaint, vague goals, vague solution : Discussion -- 12. Spontaneity, unpredictability, solution : How do prediction tasks work? -- 13. Conclusion : Exceptions as undecidables ; Puzzles ; Discussion. |
| Note |
"A Norton professional book." |
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Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 192-195. |
| Subject |
Brief psychotherapy.
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| ISBN |
0393700542 |
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