Single Session Therapy: Maximizing the Effect of the First (and Often Only) Therapeutic Encounter (Jossey-Bass Social and Behavioral Science Series)

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How to use limited therapeutic time most efficiently Research shows that many clients seeking therapeutic help attendfor one session only--no matter what their therapists orientationor approach. Moshe Talmon demonstrates how therapists can turn thissingle encounter into a positive therapeutic experience. Based on a study of hundreds of single-session cases this bookoffers a realistic practical approach to using a single session toprompt substantial changes in patients lives. The author describeshow to make the most of patients innate ability to healthemselves--presenting insights into bolstering the patientsexisting strengths restoring autonomy and confidence and offeringsolutions that the patient can implement immediately.