Handbook of the Brief Psychotherapies

A critical questioning of the theoretical and cost effectiveness of non-directive, open-ended, and global therapies has led to an increased interest in action-oriented problem-focused, time-limited therapies. This volume examines approaches to therapy and theoretical orientations which can be adapted to a brief-oriented philosophy, emphasizing a pragmatic view of time, action, and structure in life as well as in therapy. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.