The Handbook of Brief Therapies
A practical guide
Sarah Parry - Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Following a comprehensive introduction to the use of brief interventions in therapeutic practice, each chapter provides an introduction to the theoretical underpinnings and evidence-based brief intervention, followed by guidance on how to implement the approaches with useful 'top tips', worksheets and examples from practice through case vignettes illustrating its application.
The Handbook reflects current recommendations and guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and recommendations of accrediting professional bodies in the UK and US. A must have for any practitioner working to support the wellbeing of others.
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Need: A single textbook that brings together different brief evidence-based approaches
Feature: 13 chapters examine brief interventions and approaches including CBT, Solution Focused and Family therapy, and and their evidence base
Benefit: A one-stop shop that provides the reader with the foundations for evidence-based brief interventions.
Need: Students can be overwhelmed by the number of theoretical and treatment approaches
Feature: This book maps out the differences and similarities between the different approaches, with common features such as: Key Strengths of the Approach; and a comparative, 'at a glance' table of the all the approaches
Benefit: The book offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of brief therapy, allowing students to make informed decisions about what intervention will support work with different client issues or in different professional settings.
Need: Students need to understand how the approach can be applied in practice
Feature: Each chapter includes a practical guide to how the intervention works; top tips; case studies and vignetters.
Benefit: The book can be used to support confident application of the interventions in practice.