Michael F. Hoyt
Michael F. Hoyt, PhD, is a psychologist based in Mill Valley, California. An internationally recognized teacher and supervisor, he has received numerous honors and awards. His publications include Some Stories Are Better than Others, The Present is a Gift, Brief Psychotherapies: Principles and Practices, The Handbook of Constructive Therapies, and Therapist Stories of Inspiration, Passion, and Renewal: What's Love Got to Do with It?
Some stories are better than others: Doing what works in brief therapy and managed care
Exploring a variety of post-modern, social constructionist, and solution- focused ideas in therapy, these essays try to offer ideas and reflections on doing what works to improve mental health. (more)
Brief Psychotherapy: Principles and Practice
Michael Hoyt continues his exploration of how psychotherapists can help their clients to efficiently and effectively 're-story' more salutary ('preferred' or 'therapeutic') realities. Brief therapy... (more)
Therapist Stories of Inspiration, Passion, and Renewal: What's Love Got To Do With It?
Why do you practice psychotherapy? In this exciting volume, some of the field's leading therapists tell true stories which evoke the pleasures, joys, and satisfactions that inspire passion for... (more)
Capturing the Moment: Single-Session Therapy and Walk-in Services
Can one session of therapy be enough for some people? The answer is most definitely, yes. This volume brings together the latest information on single-session therapy and walk-in services. It... (more)
Brief Therapy and Beyond: Stories, Language, Love, Hope, and Time
Brief Therapy and Beyond is a collection of new and selected papers by prominent psychologist Michael Hoyt. Numerous clinical vignettes and fascinating discussions describe time-sensitive treatments... (more)
Quickies: The Handbook of Brief Sex Therapy
Quickies demonstrates that the best sex therapy is often the briefest, presenting readers with a refreshing array of time-efficient, client-focused approaches to sexual problems. The third edition... (more)
Single Session Thinking and Practice in Global, Cultural, and Familial Contexts: Expanding Applications
Single Session Thinking and Practice teaches readers how to implement single session approaches by encouraging practitioners and clients to collaborate in making the most of every encounter. Single... (more)
Brief Therapy Conversations: Exploring Efficient Intervention in Psychotherapy
Brief Therapy Conversations features stimulating discussions between two international experts about essential topics, including the importance of the therapeutic relationship, the role of diagnosis,... (more)
Constructive Therapies
390 pages.