Brett Topping – författare

Dozens of compelling case studies drawn from two decades of theFamily Therapy Networker. The most widely read magazine in the mental health field, theaward-winning Family Therapy Networker is recognized as aprovocative forum for examining the latest innovations and findingsin the field. Drawing together two decades of the Networker'spopular case studies and commentaries, this book vividlyillustrates the art of psychotherapy as practiced by the nation'sleading authorities on couples and family therapy. In addition tothe full text of the cases, The Art of Psychotherapy also offersstudy questions to stimulate thought and discussion, making thistext an ideal teaching tool. Organized by treatment population to make it easy to reference, thecases explore everything from couples issues (After the Affair:"Turning Down the Temperature") to working with children (GenderIdentity Issues: "The Boy Who Loved Catwoman") to the uniquechallenges of therapy in the '90s (Recovered Memories: "Avoidingthe Truth Trap").

Eugene Boban began life in humble circumstances in Paris, traveled to the California Gold Rush, and later became a recognized authority on pre-Columbian cultures. He also invented an entire category of archaeological artifact: the Aztec crystal skull. By his own admission, he successfully "palmed off" a number of these crystal skulls on the curators of Europe's leading museums. How could that happen, and who was this man? Detailed are the travels, self-education, and archaeological explorations of Eugene Boban; this book also explores the circumstances that allowed him to sell fakes to museums that would remain undetected for over a century.