Very Brief Therapeutic Conversations

<p>In <i>Very Brief Therapeutic Conversations,</i> Windy Dryden demonstrates the therapeutic value of very brief interventions in counselling, psychotherapy and coaching, using a wide range of techniques and skills to bring this novel approach to life.</p><p>The book provides an informative and innovative guide on 'how to do' very brief therapy in 30 minutes or less. The often fascinating and universal problems the volunteers discuss, as well as the goal and guiding principles of this novel therapy, are explored in the first half of this book. Inspired by Ellis’s therapeutic ‘Friday Night Workshops’, transcripts from Dryden’s own therapeutic conversations at his 'live sessions' with volunteers form the second half of the book. </p><p>Very Brief Therapeutic Conversations is an accessible and entertaining read for all therapists, whether in training or practice, who want to see very clear examples of theory being put into practice.</p> <p>CONTENTS</p><p>Acknowledgments</p><p>Foreword</p><p>Preface</p><p>PART 1: Principles and Practice</p><p>Chapter 1: The Principles that Guide My Work in Very Brief Therapeutic Conversations (VBTCs)</p><p>Chapter 2: The Therapeutic Bond in VBTCs</p><p>Chapter 3: The Importance of Shared Views in VBTCs</p><p>Chapter 4: Goals in VBTCs</p><p>Chapter 5: Task Behaviour in VBTCs</p><p>Chapter 6: What Volunteers Discuss in VBTCS and My Approach to These Issues</p><p>PART 2: Conversations</p><p>Chapter 7: "I Need to Know that A Large, Angry Man Won’t Attack me" – Lauren </p><p>Chapter 8: Understanding How the OCD Mind Works and Acting Constructively: Brianna</p><p>Chapter 9: Anal Sex Without Guilt...and Alcohol: Leon</p><p>Chapter 10: You Can’t Turn a Romanian into a Chinese: Diane</p><p>Chapter 11: "I Can Do It Even Though I’m Uncertain": Daphne</p><p>Chapter 12: "I Am Not Defective": Lily</p><p>Chapter 13: Working at the Base of the Pillar: Ulrike</p><p>Chapter 14: "Keep Alive, Keep Young and Stay Free!": Carla</p><p>Afterword</p><p>References</p>