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The Skilled Helper: A Problem Management and Opportunity Development Approach to Helping

by Gerard Egan · 1975

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Emphasizing the collaborative nature of the therapist-client relationship, THE SKILLED HELPER is internationally recognized for its successful problem-management and opportunity development approach to effective helping, using a practical, three-stage model. In this new ninth edition, Egan continues to build upon the "positive psychology," solution-focused theme by adding insightful new discussions on evidence-based practice, research, and philosophical perspectives.

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psychologypsychologyMore like thisLess of thisself-helpself-helpMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 480 pages

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