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
