Therapy with coerced and reluctant clients
By: Stanley L. Brodsky
Contributors: American Psychological Association
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 233
ISBN-13: 9781433808708; 9781433808715
Description: This book examines the clinical dilemmas faced by therapists who work with involuntary clients. These individuals often come to therapy through the judicial system but also are problem employees or spouses persuaded to enter therapy by their mates. Under these circumstances, working together can be frustrating for both therapist and client. The author demonstrates how therapists can tailor their interventions to avoid impasses, build a firm alliance with clients, and help them develop more productive behaviors.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Coerced and reluctant clients; title: Coerced and reluctant therapists; title: Don't ask questions : general principles; title: Don't ask questions : why they don't work with coerced clients; title: Don't ask "why?"; title: Clients asking questions; title: Objective self-awareness; title: Clients' personal constructs and repertoire; title: Additional approaches to therapy; title: Hostility and scorn; title: Avoidance; title: Illustrative cases; title: Final thoughts.