User:Milowent/Michele Weiner-Davis
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Michele Weiner-Davis | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Grinnell College, University of Kansas |
| Occupation(s) | Author, psychotherapist |
| Known for | Divorce Busting |
Michele Weiner-Davis M.S.W., (born in New York City, New York) is an American author on relationships, best known for her 1992 book Divorce Busting, and co-developed Solution-Oriented Therapy,[1] a form of Solution focused brief therapy.
Teachings
[edit]Weiner-Davis' books have translated the principles in solution focused brief therapy into action oriented steps to be used by the general public. She writes that couples often fall into a trap by repeating their negative patterns. Her writings teach more productive ways to break these patterns.
Awards
[edit]Weiner-Davis has been the recipient of several awards for recognition of her work with couples. American Association for Marital and Family Therapy offered her the Outstanding Contribution to Marriage and Family Therapy award [2], Grinnell College offered her an Alumni Award [3], the Washington Times offered her The Founding Spirit Award [4], and Smart Marriages offered her The Impact Award [5].
References
[edit]- ^ O'Hanlon, B., & Weiner-Davis, M. (1988). In Search of Solutions: A New Direction in Psychotherapy. New York: Norton. ISBN 0393700615.
- ^ http://www.aamft.org/about/awardrecipients.asp
- ^ http://www.grinnell.edu/car/alumni/events/reunion/information/awards/07recipients/
- ^ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/may/18/20070518-124105-7436r/
- ^ http://www.smartmarriages.com/impact.awards.html