Read Two Books and Let's Talk Next Week: Using Bibliotherapy in Clinical Practice - Brossura

Joshua, Janice Maidman

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ISBN 10: 0471375659 ISBN 13: 9780471375654

Casa editrice: Wiley, 2000

Riassunto

A complete guide to more than 300 of the best reading resources foruse in your practice

Bibliotherapy can be a valuable adjunct to virtually anypsychotherapeutic approach. Recommending books that focus on yourclients' core problem issues helps them see that they are not alonein their suffering. It also may help them more rapidly gain insightand a more realistic sense of control regarding their situation.And, by extending the therapeutic process beyond the therapist'soffice, bibliotherapy functions as a valuable cost-containmentstrategy.

But, with thousands of self-help titles to choose from, how do youseparate the wheat from the chaff and find the best match betweenclient and book?

Read Two Books and Let's Talk Next Week provides you with thedetailed information you'll need to confidently navigate the vast,ever-growing sea of self-help literature. Organized by nineteenmajor presenting problems, it features reviews of more than 300 ofthe best self-help books published over the past thirtyyears.

Each summary includes:
* A concise synopsis detailing the book's main subject area and itsauthor's approach
* A description of the three major client groups for whom the bookis appropriate
* Five main therapeutic insights readers may gain by reading thebook
* Complete publishing information to facilitate easy access

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Informazioni sull'autore

JANICE MAIDMAN JOSHUA, PsyD, LP, treats individuals, couples, andfamilies using a brief, solution-oriented approach. She specializesin the treatment of major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders,and complicated bereavement situations along with relationshipissues.

DONNA DiMENNA, PsyD, LP, specializes in the treatment ofindividuals, couples, and families. Her focus includes grief andloss, relationships, sexuality, and major depressive disorders.Additionally, she offers consultation to organizations regardingteam building, leadership, and executive coaching.

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A complete guide to more than 300 of the best reading resources for use in your practice

Bibliotherapy can be a valuable adjunct to virtually any psychotherapeutic approach. Recommending books that focus on your clients? core problem issues helps them see that they are not alone in their suffering. It also may help them more rapidly gain insight and a more realistic sense of control regarding their situation. And, by extending the therapeutic process beyond the therapist?s office, bibliotherapy functions as a valuable cost-containment strategy.

But, with thousands of self-help titles to choose from, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff and find the best match between client and book?

Read Two Books and Let?s Talk Next Week provides you with the detailed information you?ll need to confidently navigate the vast, ever-growing sea of self-help literature. Organized by nineteen major presenting problems, it features reviews of more than 300 of the best self-help books published over the past thirty years.

Each summary includes:

• A concise synopsis detailing the book?s main subject area and its author?s approach
• A description of the three major client groups for whom the book is appropriate
• Five main therapeutic insights readers may gain by reading the book
• Complete publishing information to facilitate easy access

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Wiley
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0471375659
• ISBN 13: 9780471375654
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 428
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile