Expectation: The Very Brief Therapy Book (Hardcover)

If you're interested in brief therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing and NLP then this is a great resource. It summarises each approach and then gives examples of practical ways to apply these with clients. It is clear that the author has used these techniques himself and his refreshing enthusiasm and expertise shines through his descriptions of each technique that can help people move forward in their lives. He also balances this enthusiasm with references to the original sources of the approaches which helps direct the reader to more detailed descriptions of any techniques of particular interest. David Hodgson, Author of `The Buzz` --David Hodgson, Author of `The Buzz`<br /><br />Battino expresses what many practitioners have suspected for a long time. It isn t our methods or disciplines that matter; it s the relationship we maintain with clients, our confidence in what we do, and our faith in our clients, these are what truly matter in counseling and psychotherapy. This book is such a handy reference tool, it should be on the desk of every brief therapy practitioner. Battino continues to inspire and teach with candor, elegant simplicity, and an obvious passion for his subject matter. Expectation is a welcome addition to Battino s previous books on guided imagery, healing metaphor, and Ericksonian hypnotherapy. Once more, thank you, Rubin, for sharing with your readers how you do your work! Judith E. Pearson, Ph.D. licensed counselor and psychotherapist --Judith E. Pearson, Ph.D. licensed counselor and psychotherapist<br /><br />EXPECTATIONS is a delightful compendium of dozens of interventions taken from a variety of current approaches to brief therapy. It is designed to familiarize therapists with skill sets which can help them work effectively and briefly. It is a wonderful contribution to the field of Brief Therapy. Stephen Lankton, MSW, DAHB, Editor, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis --Stephen Lankton, MSW, DAHB, Editor, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis

Once again Rubin Battino has written a first rate book. This work draws upon his own practical experience and highlights the specific techniques that he uses in his own private practice. It is a practical and persuasive book that shows clearly how to make use of the clients power of expectation to effect change quickly. For anyone interested in brief therapy, this book must be read from cover to cover. It s sheer brilliance. --Terri Bodell FNACHP (Fellow of the National Association of Counsellors, Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists)

EXPECTATIONS is a delightful compendium of dozens of interventions taken from a variety of current approaches to brief therapy. It is designed to familiarize therapists with skill sets which can help them work effectively and briefly. It is a wonderful contribution to the field of Brief Therapy. Stephen Lankton, MSW, DAHB, Editor, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis --Stephen Lankton, MSW, DAHB, Editor, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis

Another must have book from this respected author and therapist.