Single-Session Therapy: A healthful approach to effectively and efficiently solving client problems

Journal title RIVISTA SPERIMENTALE DI FRENIATRIA
Author/s Michael F. Hoyt, Flavio Cannistrà
Publishing Year 2019 Issue 2019/1
Language English Pages 13 P. 73-85 File size 1842 KB
DOI 10.3280/RSF2019-001005
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The paradigm shift from a medical/sickness to a humanistic/health approach was ideated in the work of Milton Erickson and further developed by subsequent theorists. The delivery format of single-session (one-at-a-time) therapy focuses the emphasis on future-oriented, competence-based therapy. Some of the attitudes, mindset, and practical implications of this health-centered movement are discussed and illustrated with two case examples.

Keywords: Single-Session Therapy, brief therapy, health-centered movement.

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Michael F. Hoyt, Flavio Cannistrà, Single-Session Therapy: A healthful approach to effectively and efficiently solving client problems in "RIVISTA SPERIMENTALE DI FRENIATRIA" 1/2019, pp 73-85, DOI: 10.3280/RSF2019-001005