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The Reflecting Team: Dialogues and Dialogues About the Dialogues,New
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What happens when the barriers between therapists and clients are removed, when they all participate in a dialogue about change, and when therapists and clients even trade places? As Lynn Hoffman says in her forward to this remarkable book, it 'dramatically alters a family's position in relation to the professionals they have come to see.' In the process, it changes the roles, rules, and expectations of therapy.Operating within the reflecting team format, professionals meet clients without preexisting hypotheses. Together they engage in a conversation that becomes a search for the notyetseen and the notyetthoughtof, as well as for alternative understandings of what has been defined as problematic. As clients and therapists trade places and various members of the entire group participate in conversations, the possibilities for change open wide.This book describes the evolution of this radical strategy in Tromso, Norway, and its adaptation by various family therapists in the United States. It begins in Part I with a description of the settings in which the reflecting team developed and its history and evolution. Then basic concepts, practical considerations, and guidelines for practice are detailed.Part II contains Dialogues About the Dialogues, that is, reflections on the clienttherapistconsultantteam dialogues that distinguish this innovative approach to therapy. As roles shift and various participants offer definitions of the problem and possible solutions, traditional ideas about the boundaries of a 'case study' are shattered. Readers will find that this fluid, encompassing perspective stimulates their own thoughts about therapy, shaking them from outgrown assumptions.Since this approach is still evolving, the final chapter is, appropriately, a reflection on the changes that have taken place since the European edition of this book was published.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Reflecting Team'? A: The main theme of 'The Reflecting Team' is the exploration of dialogue in therapy, focusing on the removal of barriers between therapists and clients, allowing for a more collaborative and transformative therapeutic experience.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Reflecting Team' is Tom Andersen, a prominent figure in the field of family therapy.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the reflecting team approach in therapy, its historical evolution, practical applications, and insights from dialogues that occur within this framework.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both therapists and clients? A: Yes, this book is suitable for both therapists and clients, as it provides insights into the therapeutic process and encourages a collaborative understanding of change.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is structured in two parts: the first part describes the development and implementation of the reflecting team approach, and the second part features reflections on the dialogues that occur within this format.
- Q: What is the significance of the reflecting team format? A: The reflecting team format is significant because it shifts traditional roles in therapy, fostering a collaborative dialogue that can lead to new insights and possibilities for change.
- Q: When was 'The Reflecting Team' published? A: The book 'The Reflecting Team' was published on October 17, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 202 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.