Learning and Teaching Therapy

This has to be one of the best, most interesting and useful books on family therapy I have read. Almost every page has examples of interesting history, linked with practical suggestions for innovative practise reflection subtly intertwined with humour. Hayley writes with warmth and humility which develops in the reader the feeling that he is writing to them personally. From the preface, in which Hayley uses a car-driving analogy to explain very clearly why family therapy must be practised to be learned - to the conclusion, in which he explains why incompetent supervisors should be cared for and supported, Hayley writes from the heart. He succinctly and cleverly underlines this vibrant life in his writing with a professionalism which serves to reinforce that not only is family therapy an exciting and challenging skill which can be learned, it is an art and has components of existentialism and spiritualism which cannot be denied. I would heartily recommend this book to any practising therapist, new or experienced. The "new" bods will learn so much with every page read, and the experienced will see many of their "oldest friends" - clients, therapists and supervisors!