An Introduction to Systemic Therapy with Individuals A Social Constructionist Approach /

• Main Author: Hedges, Fran (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Macmillan Education UK : Imprint: Palgrave, 2005.
• Series: Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Subjects: Psychology.; Psychotherapy.; Counseling.; Psychotherapy and Counseling.

In recent years, the benefits and applications of systemic therapy with individuals, in addition to its more traditional practice with families, has been increasingly recognized. This important new text, and much-welcomed addition to the popular Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy series, p...

Table of 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.