Mastering the Clinical Conversation by Villatte, Matthieu -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Also Available Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Page About the Authors Preface Acknowledgments Contents 1. The Power of Language

Traditional Approaches to Language in Psychotherapy A Contextual Behavioral Approach to Language Language Is a Learned Behavior The Evolution of Language Language Is a Form of Learning How Language Is Learned Chapter Summary

2. Language and Psychopathology

Problems Linked to the Fluency and Flexibility of Relational Framing Problems Linked to Experiential Avoidance Problems Linked to Rule Following and Ineffective Persistence Problems Linked to Sense Making and Coherence Problems Linked to Motivation Language Implications for Psychotherapists Chapter Summary

3. Symbolic Tools of Change

A Framework for Using Language in Therapy Using Relational Framings as Therapeutic Tools Clinical Example Chapter Summary

4. Psychological Assessment

Creating an Experiential Context for Assessment Assessing Context Sensitivity Assessing Coherence Fitting RFT into Specific Psychotherapy Models Clinical Example Chapter Summary

5. Activating and Shaping Behavior Change

Using Language to Activate Behavior Change Using Language to Shape Behavior Change Clinical Example Chapter Summary

6. Building a Flexible Sense of Self

The Concept of Self Problems with Self-Concepts An RFT Perspective on the Self The Flexible Self Clinical Example Chapter Summary

7. Fostering Meaning and Motivation

The Language of Meaning and Motivation Life Meaning and Motivation in Practice Clinical Example Chapter Summary

8. Building and Delivering Experiential Metaphors

Metaphors as Stories Promoting Behavior Change Selecting and Creating Powerful Clinical Metaphors How to Deliver a Metaphor Using Frozen Metaphors Clinical Example Chapter Summary

9. Training Experiential Skills through Formal Practice

Overview Formal Experiential Techniques in Practice Clinical Example Chapter Summary

10. Empowering the Therapeutic Relationship

Applying RFT Principles to the Therapist Building a Flexible Therapeutic Relationship Clinical Example Chapter Summary

Epilogue Quick Guide to Using RFT in Psychotherapy

Psychological Assessment (Chapter 4) Activating and Shaping Behavior Change (Chapter 5) Building a Flexible Sense of Self (Chapter 6) Fostering Meaning and Motivation (Chapter 7)

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