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More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions) 1st Edition

by Steve de Shazer (Author), Yvonne Dolan (Author)
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The latest developments in this groundbreaking therapy approach!

More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a ground breaking, intellectually provocative book, revealing new advances in the widely used, evidence based Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) approach. The final work of world renowned family therapists and original developers of SFBT, the late Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg (who passed away shortly before the book’s release) this definitive resource provides the most up-to-date information available on this eminently practical, internationally acclaimed approach. New revelations about the impact of language in therapeutic change are presented precisely and clearly, illustrated with real life case examples that give readers a “hands-on” view of the newest technical refinements in the SF approach. Challenging questions about the applications of SFBT to complex problems in “difficult” settings are given thoughtful, detailed answers. The book’s unique design allows the reader to “listen in” on the lively discussions that took place as the authors watched therapy sessions.

The solution-focused brief therapy approach is based upon researchers observing thousands of hours of psychotherapy sessions and studying which questions and responses were most effective in helping people develop solutions to their problems. More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is the most up-to-date, comprehensive review of this approach. This book discusses the latest developments in the fields of family therapy, brief therapy, and psychotherapy training and practice. A succinct overview orients the reader to the current state of SFBT, and provides three real life case transcripts that vividly illustrate the practical applications of SFBT techniques.

The seminar format of More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy allows readers to:
  • sit in on surprising psychotherapy sessions
  • eavesdrop on the authors’ commentary about the sessions
  • get a comprehensive overview on the current state of SFBT
  • review and understand the major tenets of SFBT
  • learn specific interventions, including the miracle question and the reasons for asking it
  • understand treatment applicability
  • read actual session transcripts
  • understand the “miracle scale”
  • get insight into the unique relationship between Wittgenstein’s philosophy and SFBT
  • better understand SFBT and emotions
  • examine misconceptions about SFBT
  • and more

    More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is illuminating reading for psychotherapists, counselors, human services personnel, health care workers, and teachers.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0789033984
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0789033987
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Routledge
  5. Publication date
    February 22, 2007
  6. Part of series
    Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
  9. Print length
    196 pages
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"...essential reading...extremely valuable...must reading for SFBT therapists...a valuable resource for inquisitive practictioners....There is much to be learned about the specialized use of language in SFBT and this book provides an illuminating look into this topic..."

- Wallace J. Gingerich, Ph. D., Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services

About the Author

Steve de Shazer, MSW, is co-developer of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. He has published numerous journal articles and five ground-breaking books, which have been translated into 14 languages. He died in September, '05 in Vienna.

Yvonne Dolan is the author of five books and numerous articles and chapters on Solution-focused Brief Therapy. She has been a psychotherapist for 30 years, lectures, and teaches seminars around the world on Solution-focused Brief Therapy.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (February 22, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0789033984
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0789033987
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 104 ratings

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Thomas V. Frederick
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for SFBT
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2008
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More than Miracles provides the state of the art for this model. This work represents the best distillation of the model to date. I especially appreciate the chapter covering its philosophical basis in Wittgenstein. I also appreciate the use of multiple cases to demonstrate the nuances of this model. Whether you like or approve of postmodern types of therapy, More than Miracles introduces you to the best of this type of therapy. It is a must have to complete any therapy or therapist's library.
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Dr. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017
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Love this book! This book is easy to read and is very helpful in assisting one with becoming a Solution-Focused Therapist!
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Two Cents
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to SFBT for Therapists
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
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This is a great concise explanation of SFBT that gives you great tools to use in therapy.
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Stella M. Ross
4.0 out of 5 stars Miracles
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2012
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More than miracles is a great book on solution focused aspects of therapy. Was looking for the state of the art information and found it in this book.
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cookie monster
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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Okay information.
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Jane u
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. A must for anyone who calls themselves a therapist.
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2013
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I am a great fan of Steve shazer s solution focused brief therapy. It's been tested and for those skilled in its use there are results for them to see and their patients to benefit from. How refreshing for therapists not to be archeologists of problem saturation.
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Don't Panic
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2014
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An excellent primer on how to do SFBT. Yes, I am largely postmodern, but any therapist would benefit from reading this brilliant work. Optional reading for a course during my psychology MA, and one of the highlights. Kindle ed was very cost-effective!
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Samia
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful and flowing read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2013
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This book is written in a very flowing way. The language used makes it very easy to read and understand. The book makes the.daunting task of learning how to be a successful solution-based therapist seem possible.
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Feel good
5.0 out of 5 stars Just excellent to master SFBT
Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2018
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Just excellent to master SFBT in all its details
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Cliente Amazon
3.0 out of 5 stars Se lee sin dificultad
Reviewed in Spain on December 3, 2016
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Es un libro original y ameno que proporciona una buena transcripción de las conversaciones terapéuticas. Se lee sin ninguna dificultad.
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Wong Ho Shan
5.0 out of 5 stars very good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2013
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It is a useful book in brief therapy. It provides fundamental base to learn Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with clinical examples and guidelines that facilitate learning.
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Jutta Eckstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in Germany on November 27, 2012
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This book is really great. It summarizes (often by example) the latest and greatest of the solution-focused approach. I disagree with other evaluations - I really like the references to Wittgenstein. They offer a greater and deeper meaning to the subject matter.
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A. Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2015
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Very clear book on this important therapeutic approach.
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