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Single-session therapy : maximizing the effect of the first (and often only) therapeutic encounter

By:

Talmon, Moshe [1950-]

Series: Jossey-Bass social and behavioral science seriesPublication details: San Francisco Jossey-Bass 1990Description: 146 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

1555422608
9781555422608 (alk. paper)

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Summary: Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-142) and index.Summary: How to use limited therapeutic time most efficiently? Research shows that many clients seeking therapeutic help attend for one session only - no matter what their therapist's orientation or approach. Moshe Talmon demonstrates how therapists can turn this single encounter into a positive therapeutic experience. Based on a study of hundreds of singlesession cases, this book offers a realistic, practical approach to using a single session to prompt substantial changes in patients' lives. The author describes how to make the most of patients' innate ability to heal themselves - presenting insights into bolstering the patient's existing strengths, restoring autonomy and confidence, and offering solutions that the patient can implement immediately.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	WM 420 TAL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		13757

Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-142) and index.

How to use limited therapeutic time most efficiently? Research shows that many clients seeking therapeutic help attend for one session only - no matter what their therapist's orientation or approach. Moshe Talmon demonstrates how therapists can turn this single encounter into a positive therapeutic experience. Based on a study of hundreds of singlesession cases, this book offers a realistic, practical approach to using a single session to prompt substantial changes in patients' lives. The author describes how to make the most of patients' innate ability to heal themselves - presenting insights into bolstering the patient's existing strengths, restoring autonomy and confidence, and offering solutions that the patient can implement immediately.

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