Main description:

This concise volume serves as a ready guide to using Socratic dialogue with psychotherapy clients. In very clear language, this volume takes the reader through a working definition of the Socratic method and its clinical application. Used often in cognitive-behavioral therapy, this method is useful to all modes of psychotherapy. This guide provides a solid background to understanding Socratic questioning and examines the various types of questions that may be employed, as well as the different levels that may apply. Theory and explication are bolstered by numerous clinical examples. Useful for both beginning and experienced therapists, this book will enhance the therapeutic relationship and contribute effectively to better outcomes.

Contents:

Preface
Chapter oneIntroductionDefinition of Socratic questioningThe advantage of the Socratic methodTime to use Socratic questioningHow to use the Socratic methodThe aim of the Socratic methodThe amount of use of the Socratic questioningCharacteristics of the Socratic methodLevels of asking Socratic questionsTypes of questionsProblems in the process of questioningThe role of the Socratic method in the therapeutic relationshipThe Socratic methodConclusion Cognitive-behavior therapyThe underlying philosophy of cognitive-behavior therapyCritiques to cognitive-behavior therapyCognitive science and cognitive-behavior therapy
Chapter twoLogicDefinition of logicApplication of logicTermsPropositionsChanging propositionsReasoningSyllogismInductionFallaciesPhilosophical counselingLogic-based therapy
Chapter threeThe irrational animalNeuroscience,Cognitive sciencesReasoningLanguageDecision making
Chapter fourTermsClassification of termsAmbiguous and unambiguousClear and unclearVague and exactUnivocal, equivocal and analogicalLiteral and metaphoricalSimple and complexUniversal, particular and singularAbsolute and relativeCategoriesPredicatesDefinitionDefinition rulesDefinition kinds
Chapter fiveJudgmentSubject and predicateFour kinds of categorical propositionsDistribution of termsChanging propositionsImmediate inferenceConversionObversionContrapositionContradictionThe square of oppositionAn example of non-execution of Uniformity of timeAn example of non-execution of Uniformity of predicateAn example of non-execution of Uniformity of subjectsTricky propositions
Chapter sixArgumentIntroductionThe meanings of becauseHow to detect an argumentTypes of argumentCombining of deductive and inductive reasoningPsychotherapeutic exampleDeductive reasoning in cognitive-behavioral therapySyllogismExamining the validity of the syllogismAristotle's rulesRule 1Second ruleThird ruleFourth ruleFifth ruleSixth ruleCorollary oneCorollary twoEnthymemeChain syllogismCompound syllogismConditional syllogismDisjunctive syllogismConjunctive syllogismDilemmaArguments in daily languageHow to detect an argumentDifference between argument and other non-argument dialoguesArgument and disagreementArgument and descriptionArgument vs. explanationIdentify implicit assumptionsImplicit argumentIdeological assumptionsNecessary and sufficient conditionVariable controlFacts and opinions
Chapter sevenInductive reasoningTherapeutic exampleGeneralizationInduction based on the eliminationThe errors of inductive reasoningConsidering the causal linkFalse correlationAnalogical reasoningExtending an analogyMetaphor therapy
Chapter eightFallacyFallacy of equivocationSlantingSloganHyperboleAbsurd extensionStraw man fallacyAd hominem fallacyEmotive languageAppeal to authorityAppeal to forceAppeal to pityAppeal to shameAppeal to masses or popularityAppeal to ignoranceOversimplificationSpecial caseBlack and whiteQuoting out of contextStereotypingNon sequiturIrrelevant conclusionBegging the questionComplex questionArguing in a circleContradictory premisesFalse assumptionInductive fallaciesHasty generalizationpost hocHypothesis contrary to factFalse analogyArgument from silenceSelective evidenceSlanting the questionReductionismConfusing the accidental with essentialConfusing quality with quantityModern thinkingComplicityPeople like usUnwarranted leaps
Chapter nineThe method of Socratic questioningSocratic method; combining deductive and inductive reasoningReductio ad absurdumDilemmaThe procedure of executing Socratic dialogueExamining the evidenceQuestioningSocratic ignoranceChallenge with true beliefTherapeutic relationshipSelf-improvementEmotional beliefs and early maladaptive schemasHabitual processingResponse to questions about the first chapterDefining the Socratic dialogue
Chapter tenRecommendations for future research