Jay Haley Revisited

"In 1973 in his book Uncommon Therapy Jay Haley introduced Milton Erickson to the world. It was not long after that Jay Haley himself was acknowledged an uncommon therapist. A leader in family therapy and strategic interventions, psychotherapy would not be where it is today without his bold innovations and his audacious personality. His astounding legacy is extensively and engagingly portrayed in this volume by those who knew him best." - Nicholas A. Cummings, PhD, ScD, Former President, American Psychological Association; Distinguished Professor, University of Nevada, Reno; President, Cummings Foundation for Behavioral Health "Rereading Jay Haley years later has rekindled my sense of admiration and pleasure. The fact that each of the 20 articles is introduced by a scholarly clinician adds to the experience, highlighting the pointed wit, the elegance of the writing, and the wisdom of the master. Read, enjoy, and think anew." - Salvador Minuchin, MD, Former Director, Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic "The works and words of Jay Haley are worth visiting again and again; how exciting and powerful to have his most significant papers in our own hands." - Pat Love, EdD, author, The Truth About Love "Jay Haley has always been one of my heroes. Our great loss with his death is now softened by this amazing publication of his papers. The master speaks to us again and his profundity is gracefully accompanied by prominent guides who have organized this valuable material. I can't wait to use this book in my own teaching." - John Gottman, PhD, co-founder, The Gottman Institute "This is an interesting and enjoyable text for therapists who want to understand better the history of the golden age of family therapy and for those who enjoy a nostalgic walk through the evolution of our own consciousness and development and therapists. The writing is both strong and pleasurable. I strongly recommend this book to those in my cohort who were around during the heyday of family therapy in the 1970s." - Jerrold Lee Shapiro in PsycCRITIQUES, October 2010, Vol. 55 "I was pleased to see that each paper is introduced by a different colleague from the related fields of psychology, psychiatry, social psychology, marital and family therapy or counselling academics/teachers/lecturers. These introductions are really useful and insightful. It would be really useful for trainee family therapists, especially those interested in experimental techniques and Haley's unconventional approach." - Bella Hewes, MBACP, in The Independent Practitioner