Competence, Courage, and Change: An Approach to Family Therapy (Studies in Writing and Rhetoric)

Lawrence, Edith C.; Waters, David B.

ISBN 10: 0393701395 / ISBN 13: 9780393701395

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 1993

About this Item

This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Competence, Courage, and Change: An Approach to Family Therapy (Studies in Writing and Rhetoric)
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393701395
• ISBN 13: 9780393701395
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

This book responds to a long-standing need in the field of psychotherapy created by the gradual demise of the medical model.

If we are not to define people by their deficits, how can we organize our understanding of them?

The concept of competence provides the needed framework. Beginning with the idea that most symptoms represent adaptive attempts gone awry, a competence approach develops the healthy urges that reside within symptoms and helps clients organize around those instead of around the problems themselves. This book delineates the why and how of this way of building therapy around hidden strengths, based on a strong partnership with families. Courage, hope, vision, and other concepts not usually treated in psychotherapy are taken seriously and developed as important aspects of treatment. Ultimately, this approach offers people a direct, positive challenge to find and develop the best that is in them.

About the Author

Edith C. ("Winx") Lawrence, Ph.D., is Associate Professor, Curry Programs in Clinical and School Psychology, University of Virginia.