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Provocative Therapy (Hardcover)

by Frank Farrelly (Author), Jeffrey M. Brandsma (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 195 pages
  • Publisher: Meta Publications,U.S.; 5th Revised edition edition (1 Mar 1989)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0916990036
  • ISBN-13: 978-0916990039
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining account of development of skillful therapist, 22 Aug 2001
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If I could only keep one reference book for my work as a psychotherapist and coach, this would probably be it.

Frank Farrelly started his career in a secure psychiatric hospital in USA. He became an enthusiastic student of Carl Rogers and embraced unconditional positive regard with gusto. Provocative Therapy is an account of how Frank developed his own powerful approach to psychotherapy from the mistakes and Freudian slips in applying the Rogerian approach.

Briefly stated: no two people can occupy the same 'ecological niche' - or as one of my early teachers said, "the definition of an optimist is someone with a depressed friend."

Therapists are often taught to emphasise the positive and find their clients fleeing to the negative end of the line and holding tightly to the most pessimistic view of their situation. Frank learnt how to espouse the negative or bizarre pole, in a bright and compassionate tone, so that clients moved inexorably towards positive change.

My summary can't do justice to it. It's not a set of techniques and Frank is a deeply compassionate and ethical human being. He wouldn't use this approach in all situations.

Read the book, it's a ripping yarn and great learning material for any aspiring therapist, counsellor or coach.

Even better, find a workshop and see the man in action - he's wonderful.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly excellent, 9 May 2004
By Mr. Nicholas Kemp (leeds, west yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I recently read this book prior to attending one of Frank's seminars that I then reviewed at my Human Alchemy website. Its a groundbreaking book, well written and full of humour and insights. Frank is clearly a major influence on Richard Bandler and is a true genius! If you are interested in developing your skills in communication or simply want a really good read, then check this out!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb insights, 17 Jun 2007
By Mr. Nicholas Kemp (leeds, west yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Provocative Therapy: Live in Leeds (Audio CD)
This is a rare recording of Frank Farrelly the creator of Provocative Therapy in action. This CD set gives a powerful insight into why Bandler and Grinder modellled Frank in creating the field of NLP. Frank conducts a series of interviews with clients demonstrating the provocative therapy approach. Its highly entertaining, funny and very effective.
Greatly recommended
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