Brief Therapy and Beyond: Stories, Language, Love, Hope, and Time

by Michael F. Hoyt

Overview

Brief Therapy and Beyond is a collection of new and selected papers by prominent psychologist Michael Hoyt. Numerous clinical vignettes and informative discussions describe time-sensitive treatments to relieve psychological distress and/or promote growth. Drawing from an encyclopedic knowledge of the professional literature as well as humor, poetry, sports, and candid revelation, Hoyt illustrates the importance of stories, language, love, hope, and time in shaping worldviews that inspire and empower clients and clinicians to make effective and efficient changes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351795173
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/25/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	404
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Michael F. Hoyt, Ph.D. (Yale '76) is a recipient of the prestigious APF Cummings Psyche Prize for lifetime contributions to the role of psychologists in organized healthcare. He has also been honored as a Distinguished Continuing Education Speaker by both the American Psychological Association and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, and as a Contributor of Note by the Milton H. Erickson Foundation.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Also by Michael F. Hoyt 1. “Patient” or “Client”: What’s in a Name? (1979) 2. “Shrink” or “Expander”: An Issue in Forming a Therapeutic Alliance (1985) 3. On Time in Brief Therapy (1990) 4. A Golfer’s Guide to Brief Therapy (with Footnotes for Baseball Fans) (1996) 5. Managed Care, HMOs, and Brief Therapy (1995) 6. Some Stories Are Better than Others: A Polyvocal Pastiche (2000) 7. A Single-Session Therapy Retold: Evolving and Restoried Understandings (2000) 8. The Last Session in Brief Therapy: Why and How to Say “When” (2000) 9. Early HMO Chart Note: Jesus of Nazareth (crisis log) (2001) 10. Connection: The Double-Edged Gift of Presence (2001) 11. Some Things I Have Learned from Friends and Clients about Empowerment and Rehabilitation (2001) 12. Road Trip (2003) 13. Toward a More Effective Brief Therapy (2003) 14. The Temporal Structure of Therapy: Key Questions Often Associated with Different Phases of Sessions and Treatments—Plus a Host of Helpful Hints (2006) 15. Everyday Constructivism (2008) 16. Dust to Dust (2009) 17. “Never Ever—I Love You!” (2011) 18. Psychology and My Gallbladder: An Insider’s Account of a Single-Session Therapy (2011) 19. Wither Couple/Family Therapy? (2012, with Alan Gurman) 20. Single Session Therapy (SST): Stories, Structures, Themes, Cautions, and Prospects (2015) 21. Stepping into Retirement: A Postcard from the Threshold (2015) 22. Orca Strait (2016) References

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Gary B Kaniuk, PsyD (Cermak Health Services)
Description: This book, which is a compilation of speeches given by the author, discusses various ways to deliver brief therapy. Dr. Hoyt is eclectic in his approach, calling on his experience of 40 years in the field. He is a pragmatist the philosophy of "what works" as opposed to "what's wrong".
Purpose: He notes that the book is "about theories and techniques of brief therapy, of course, but it is also about the 'beyond' — therapist developmental issues, the value of service, the use of language, the experience of time and the magic of the moment, curiosity and hope, love and inspiration."
Audience: The author intends the book for therapists, noting, "I hope that the chapters that follow will encourage and assist you in your own work as you help clients get to where they want to go. I appreciate your interest, dear reader, and I say: Be open to wisdom, wherever you find it — especially within yourself and your clients." He is a Yale University graduate who has received awards for his work.
Features: The book begins with a discussion of whether we are working with patients or clients, and the author notes that he considers himself an "expander" as opposed to a "shrink." Most therapists would consider short-term therapy up to 20 sessions, but, in this tradition, change is possible in a short amount of time. Telling stories can help clients relate to their own issues in a unique way. The author talks about how the last session should be structured. It is important that clinicians recognize countertransference, but they should focus on the concepts of attunement, empathy, and compassion. There is an interesting chapter on how to empower clients. The author talks about addressing deceit when conducting couples' therapy. The book ends with discussion about retirement from clinical practice. This book is very readable, containing case studies and clinical vignettes to help highlight therapy in practice.
Assessment: This is an excellent book written by a seasoned therapist with over 40 years of experience. He provides inspirational stories of conducting therapy, using case studies and clinical vignettes to highlight his take-away points. Dr. Hoyt brings a unique perspective to brief therapy, emphasizing that positive change is possible in a short period of time.

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"This is absolutely and unequivocally essential reading. It is perhaps the most coprehensive history in the development of practicing psychology by one of the giants who not only lived and developed it, but who best describes it. There are no other books that rival this book in its therapeutic relevance and comprehensiveness." - Nicholas A. Cummings, Ph.D., Sc.D., former President, American Psychological Association; President, Cummings Foundation for Behavioral Healthcare

"Michael is one of the most versatile, integrative and creative psychotherapists of our time. In this collection you will meet his mind, heart, and actions beautifully synchronized. This is a great book — don’t miss it!" - Moshe Talmon, Ph.D., author of Single Session Therapy and Single Session Solutions; Faculty, Tel-Aviv University and Academic College of Tel-Aviv, Israel

"Brief Therapy and Beyond is an extraordinary tour de force. Strongly recommended!" - Bill O’Hanlon, M.S., songwriter and international workshop presenter; author of Do One Thing Different, In Search of Solutions, A Guide to PossibilityLand, Taproots, Shifting Contexts, and many more.

"Hoyt’s magnum opus is delicious: erudite, literate, funny, and wise — a practical guide to the magic of rapid therapeutic rapport and change. How he knows all this is a mystery. There is nothing like it. Highly recommended!" - Michele Ritterman, Ph.D., author of Using Hypnosis in Family Therapy, Hope Under Siege, and The Tao of a Woman: 100 Ways to Turn

"When it comes to looking across different therapy schools to find what will make a positive difference to clients, and when it comes to presenting these findings with excitement and empathy, Michael Hoyt does it better than anyone else in the world. Absolutely brilliant!" - Chris Iveson, B. Sc., Co-Founder, Brief Therapy Practice (BRIEF), London, England; co-author of Problem to Solution: Brief Therapy with Individuals and Families and Solution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques

"In Brief Therapy and Beyond, Michael Hoyt has masterfully chronicled the development of efficient and time-limited therapies. This "greatest hits" volume deserves a place on every professional’s must-read list." - Monte Bobele, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Counseling Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas; co-editor of When One Hour is All You Have: Effective Therapy for Walk-In Clients and One at a Time: Single Session Therapy by Walk-in or Appointment

"This is absolutely and unequivocally essential reading. It is perhaps the most comprehensive history in the development of practicing psychology by one of the giants who not only lived and developed it, but who best describes it. There are no other books that rival this book in its therapeutic relevance and comprehensiveness." - Nicholas A. Cummings, Ph.D., Sc.D., former President, American Psychological Association; President, Cummings Foundation for Behavioral Healthcare

"Michael is one of the most versatile, integrative and creative psychotherapists of our time. In this collection you will meet his mind, heart, and actions beautifully synchronized. This is a great book — don’t miss it!" - Moshe Talmon, Ph.D., author of Single Session Therapy and Single Session Solutions; Faculty, Tel-Aviv University and Academic College of Tel-Aviv, Israel

"Brief Therapy and Beyond is an extraordinary tour de force. Strongly recommended!" - Bill O’Hanlon, M.S., songwriter and international workshop presenter; author of Do One Thing Different, In Search of Solutions, A Guide to PossibilityLand, Taproots, Shifting Contexts, and many more.

"Hoyt’s magnum opus is delicious: erudite, literate, funny, and wise — a practical guide to the magic of rapid therapeutic rapport and change. How he knows all this is a mystery. There is nothing like it. Highly recommended!" - Michele Ritterman, Ph.D., author of Using Hypnosis in Family Therapy, Hope Under Siege, and The Tao of a Woman: 100 Ways to Turn

"When it comes to looking across different therapy schools to find what will make a positive difference to clients, and when it comes to presenting these findings with excitement and empathy, Michael Hoyt does it better than anyone else in the world. Absolutely brilliant!" - Chris Iveson, B. Sc., Co-Founder, Brief Therapy Practice (BRIEF), London, England; co-author of Problem to Solution: Brief Therapy with Individuals and Families and Solution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques

"In Brief Therapy and Beyond, Michael Hoyt has masterfully chronicled the development of efficient and time-limited therapies. This "greatest hits" volume deserves a place on every professional’s must-read list." - Monte Bobele, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Counseling Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas; co-editor of When One Hour is All You Have: Effective Therapy for Walk-In Clients and One at a Time: Single Session Therapy by Walk-in or Appointment

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