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Paul Watzlawick’s book examines the power of language in altering interpersonal dynamics and facilitating change within psychotherapy. Drawing from communication theory, it highlights how words influence the therapist-client relationship and the processes of healing.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Paul Watzlawick
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