{"product_id":"single-session-therapy-the-basics-9781914938542","title":"Single-Session Therapy: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Windy Dryden\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Onlinevents Publications\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Onlinevents Publications\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Psychotherapy - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle-Session Therapy (SST) recognises that, in many services, the most common number of sessions a client attends is one. Research shows that many of these clients are satisfied with the help they receive and do not seek further sessions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this concise and accessible introduction, Windy Dryden presents an overview of the evolution of single-session therapy and discusses its core principles for practitioners and students considering training in the approach. The book outlines how therapists can work purposefully within a single encounter, treating each session as a complete therapeutic opportunity while remaining open to future work if the client wishes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe text introduces the single-session therapy mindset and offers practical suggestions for developing a working alliance with clients quickly, co-creating a focus, making effective use of limited time, and supporting meaningful change without compressing several sessions into one meeting. The book concludes with a review of several important professional issues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWindy Dryden is Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London and is in part-time independent practice. His interests are in single-session therapy, very brief interventions, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and promoting self-help. Windy Dryden has written or edited over 295 books. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Onlinevents Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47573820670103,"sku":"9781914938542","price":684.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781914938542.webp?v=1774893876","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/single-session-therapy-the-basics-9781914938542","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}