We live in a world pervaded by the unspoken attitude that we are all basically flawed, broken, incomplete, scarred or sick: we’re labelled as dysfunctional, co-dependent, depressed, you name it. Contrary to popular perception and drug company ad campaigns, fifty years of research shows that positive change does not primarily emerge from examining the disorders, diseases, or dysfunctions—all the stuff that’s wrong with us—that allegedly plague the masses.
Dr. Barry Duncan debunks the myth that only a therapist can help you change your life and shows how positive change really happens when you utilize your inherent strengths and resources and are supported by relationships that take your innate goodness as a given. What's Right with You gives you a research validated, six-step plan for a dynamic and refreshing approach to effecting change in your life—for good!
This book reconceives brief therapy in light of post-modern and pragmatic thinking. The result is personal consultation with a focus on conversation and inquiries that gently guide the pursuit of desire. This approach embraces a diversity of longings, goals, and ways of being in the world. The key question, underlying both the authors' research and their consultative conversations, is How can we create a space for dialogue and wonder, where purpose, preferences, and possibilities can emerge? Each inquiry is illustrated by case excerpts that show where this approach diverges... More info
A solution-oriented, collaborative approach to couples therapy. All couples go through challenging times. Some survive and thrive, others don't. How can we understand and apply this distinction to couples work? This book answers that question and offers important insights into effective couples therapy. The authors cover needed theoretical ground quickly and elegantly, drawing together techniques from solution-focused, narrative and other constructionist therapies. They develop an innovative concept called the 'good story/bad story continuum'. This book will serve as a pragmatic handbook for both experienced and beginning human service workers. More info
Creating Techniques and Practical Tools for Guiding Change and Enhancing Growth. The title is an affirming guide equipping family therapists to effectively incorporate positive psychology within their work with others. In a collaborative process with families Positive Psychology can help families build upon their strengths, overcome difficulties they may be experiencing and help lead them into positive directions. Positive Psychology and Family Therapy can equip therapists and family workers to cultivate a practice that encourages: empathy kindness responsibility involvement social justice teamwork Exercises and case examples are provided and as well a solid description... More info
