Main description:

Windy Dryden is the leading figure in the field of single-session therapy

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgements

Part 1: Theory

What's in a name

Misconceptions about SST

People have the capacity to help themselves quickly

SST is based on providing help at the point of need rather than help at the point of availability

The SST mindset

The importance of expectations in SST

SST is a fusion between what the client brings to the process and what the therapist brings to the process

SST challenges therapists' cherished beliefs about therapy and change

What can be achieved from SST

The 'client criteria' question

What makes good SST therapists

For better or for worse: Context matters

The importance of the working alliance

From theory to practice I: Guidelines for good practice

From theory to practice II: What to avoid
Part 2: Practice

Overview: The process of SST

Making a decision about SST

Preparing for the session

Contracting

Getting started

Working with problems and goals

Creating and maintaining a session focus

Doing the work

Utilising client variables

Making an impact

Negotiating the solution

Practising the solution in the session

Bringing the session to a suitable end

Encouraging client reflection, digestion, action and decision

Following-through and following-up

References

Index