Paradoxical Psychotherapy: Theory & Practice With Individuals Couples & Families

by Gerald R. Weeks, Luciano L'Abate

Overview

First published in 1982. Paradoxical psychotherapy has rapidly become one of the most· important approaches to family therapy and psychotherapy during the past few years. The aim of this book is to present an overview of paradoxical therapy. Paradoxical Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice with Individuals, Couples, and Families Is designed for all clinical psychologists. Applications are offered for the individual, marital, and family therapist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138009400
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/11/2014
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gerald R. Weeks (Author) and Luciano L'Abate (Author)

Table of Contents

Foreword v

Preface vii

Acknowledgments xi

1 Introduction to Paradoxical Psychotherapy 3

2 Human Nature and the Paradoxical Theory of Change 18

3 The Dialectics of Psychopathology 38

4 When to Work Paradoxically 54

5 How to Work Paradoxically 68

6 Organizing Paradoxical Techniques 93

7 A Compilation of Paradoxical Techniques 103

8 Recent Innovations in the Use of Paradoxical Techniques 145

9 Paradoxical Letters 152

10 Case Studies in Paradoxical Psychotherapy 171

11 Research 219

12 Professional and Ethical Issues 239

References 253

Index 261