This groundbreaking volume concentrates on solution-oriented
treatment of some of the most difficult pathologies - anorexia,
bulimia and vomiting (as a separate category introduced by
Nardone et al). The logic and apparent simplicity of the way
these complex conditions are treated is truly outstanding. As
opposed to a long-drawn psychotherapy, Nardone and his
colleagues offer relatively short period of treatment, consisting
of dialogue between the patient and the therapist, and
sometimes the patient's family. The patients are also given
some “homework” to do in between the sessions.
The book starts by outlining the pathologies and the logic
behind this type of brief therapy. It then moves on to examine
particular case studies and the reader gets immersed in the
fascinating dialogue between the therapist and the client. The
approach recognises the different needs of each individual
but offers some more general and useful practical advice to
think about, and to be adapted to each case. There are clarifying
comments and subheadings in between the dialogue
to point out to the reader what the therapist was trying to
achieve at that point.
'In order to solve a problem, we need to understand how the
system of perception and reaction toward reality functions in
the person's here and now. In other words, we must try to understand
how the problem functions, not why it exists. In that
sense, we leave behind the search for knowledge based on
why for a search of knowledge based on how - going from a
search for the causes of a problem to a search for its modes of
persistence. This allows the resolving process to evolve from
slow, gradual solutions to rapid and effective interventions.'
(From the Introduction)
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Karnac Books
ISBN 1855753677
March 2005
