This engaging book offers an overview of the history and theory of brief therapy from its beginnings in the research of Gregory Bateson through the seminal therapy of Milton Erickson and John Weakland to contemporary theorists and practitioners such as Steve de Shazer. Beyond this comprehensive history, the authors also give us a carefully drawn map of practice in this fast-changing field, useful for both novices and seasoned professionals.
A beautiful production with illustrations by Kate Knapp, record all your friends and families details in this gorgeous new address book More info
The Power of Appreciative Inquiry describes a wildly popular approach to organizational change that dramatically improves performance by encouraging people to study, discuss, learn from, and build on what's working, rather than simply trying to fix what's not. Whitney and Trosten-Bloom use examples from many different types of organizations to illustrate Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in action. A how-to book but not a manual, The Power of Appreciative Inquiry describes the newest ideas and practices in the field of Appreciative Inquiry since its inception in 1985. In updating the second edition,... More info
A poem is set to paintings to create the dramatically intense world of this hardcover picture book. We follow the journey of a tear that falls into a teacup, eventually finding its way out to sea. Finally, it falls as rain and drives a young boy into the arms of his beloved grandfather. Environmental and cyclical themes of life and death, decay and renewal, time and fear, and the gifts of one generation to another. A learner's guide makes this an inspiring resource for teachers and art... More info
