1st Edition

Single Session One at a Time Counselling with Couples Challenge and Possibility

By Martin Söderquist Copyright 2023
192 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

192 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

192 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book introduces One at a Time (OOAT) Single Session Therapy (SST) for couples, presenting a new and innovative format for couples counselling and therapy that fills the gaps between SST and traditional couples therapy models. The book covers the historical background of brief therapy, the concept of change in different therapy models, and the different formats of SST. The general mindset... Read more

Foreword 

Nancy McElheran

Foreword

Michael Hoyt

1. Introduction

Martin Söderquist

2. Laws and Couple Therapy Practice in Different Countries 

Martin Söderquist

3. Couple Relationships 

Martin Söderquist

4. Change or Not – That is the Question 

Martin Söderquist  

5. Couple Therapy and Counselling 

Martin Söderquist

6. Brief Therapy 

Martin Söderquist

7. Sources of Inspiration 

Martin Söderquist

8. Frequently Asked Questions about OAAT 

Martin Söderquist

9. OAAT Mind Set – Thinking and Practice 

Martin Söderquist

10. Coincidence Favours the Prepared Mind 

Martin Söderquist

11. Doing OAAT with Couples 

Martin Söderquist

12. An Ordinary Day – OAAT Team, Malmö 

Martin Söderquist, Malena Cronholm-Nouicer, Lars Dannerup, Karin Wulff

13. OAAT Sessions – Introduction to Full-Length Case Stories 

Martin Söderquist

14. Creating Safety and Good Moments 

Martin Söderquist

15. To Know Your Way About 

Lars Dannerup

16. Team and Progress 

Karin Wulff

17. Stories and Fairy Tales as an Opportunity in OAAT 

Malena Cronholm-Nouicer

18. Pause Button and Empty Cards 

Martin Söderquist

19. Closing Reflections

Biography

Martin Söderquist is a licensed psychologist, licensed family therapist and couple counselor. He has 40 years of experience of child- and adolescent psychiatry, drug abuse treatment and couple counseling as well as training and supervision. Martin has published six books in Swedish and contributed with several articles in international journals and book chapters.

"Clients are clearly at the centre of care and work in a collaborative manner with their therapist in this approach."

Nancy McElheran, from the Foreword

"For many couples, individuals and families one session is what they want and need. Single Session One at a Time: Challenge and Possibility describes ways to help many clients in one session."

Michael Hoyt, from the Foreword