Steve de Shazer
Encyclopedia
Steve de Shazer was a psychotherapist
, author
, and developer and pioneer of solution focused brief therapy
. In 1978, he founded the Brief Family Therapy Center (BFTC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
with his wife Insoo Kim Berg
.
He wrote six significant books, translated into 14 languages; wrote many papers; and lectured internationally.
De Shazer was originally trained as a classical musician and worked as a jazz saxophonist. He received a Bachelor in Fine Arts and an MSc in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He never studied at the Mental Research Institute
in Palo Alto, California
, even though some rumours has it he did. He was a lifelong friend of John Weakland
though, and saw him as his mentor.
De Shazer died in Vienna while traveling on a training and consulting tour in Europe.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a general term referring to any form of therapeutic interaction or treatment contracted between a trained professional and a client or patient; family, couple or group...
, author
Author
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, and developer and pioneer of solution focused brief therapy
Solution focused brief therapy
Solution focused brief therapy , often referred to as simply 'solution focused therapy' or 'brief therapy', is a type of talking therapy that is based upon social constructionist philosophy. It focuses on what clients want to achieve through therapy rather than on the problem that made them seek help...
. In 1978, he founded the Brief Family Therapy Center (BFTC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
with his wife Insoo Kim Berg
Insoo Kim Berg
Insoo Kim Berg was a Korean-born American psychotherapist who was a pioneer of solution focused brief therapy. She influenced the fields of psychotherapy, consulting, supervision and coaching with concepts such as resource-orientation and brief therapy...
.
He wrote six significant books, translated into 14 languages; wrote many papers; and lectured internationally.
De Shazer was originally trained as a classical musician and worked as a jazz saxophonist. He received a Bachelor in Fine Arts and an MSc in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He never studied at the Mental Research Institute
Mental Research Institute
The Palo Alto Mental Research Institute is one of the founding institutions of brief and family therapy. Founded by Don D. Jackson and colleagues in 1959, MRI has been one of the leading sources of ideas in the area of interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family...
in Palo Alto, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, even though some rumours has it he did. He was a lifelong friend of John Weakland
John Weakland
John H. Weakland was one of the founders of brief and family psychotherapy. At the time of his death, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, California, Co-Director of the famous Brief Therapy Center at MRI, and a Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus in...
though, and saw him as his mentor.
De Shazer died in Vienna while traveling on a training and consulting tour in Europe.