Review
"Both revolutionary and pragmatic. It is written by a teacher of therapy, and it stands as one of the very few "how-to" books that really give the reader an opportunity to learn from example."

"The book has justifiably become 'must' reading for family therapy practitioners and supervisors.''


Book Description
A classic that teaches you how to think in a contextually sensitive, directive, and goal-focused way. A highly readable and practical volume that focuses on solving problems within the context of the entire social unit--the family, the school, the community.


From the Inside Flap
Jay Haley describes his successful therapy strategies, shows how and when to use them, explains why they work, and offers detailed case examples that illustrate his techniques in action.


From the Back Cover
In this updated classic, Jay Haley teaches clinicians how to think in a contextually sensitive, directive, and goal-focused way. Exciting new material addresses vital topics?such as the necessity of structured interviews for families entering therapy at a time of crisis, and viewing couples and families from a triadic rather than dyadic viewpoint. It is a highly readable and practical volume for every family therapist.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A classic that teaches you how to think in a contextually sensitive, directive, and goal-focused way. A highly readable and practical volume that focuses on solving problems within the context of the entire social unit--the family, the school, the community.