ABSTRACT
Here the PST treatment process is explored in detail, emphasising that prescribed experiments aren’t about accomplishing a particular outcome but concentrate on providing information and experience. Goals are seen as movable stepping stones towards a discoverable outcome rather than a set of aims to accomplish, though satisfaction with outcome may considerably exceed clients’ expectations. The chapter shows how progress is determined and responded to in ways which maintain clients’ engagement and positivity. The importance of therapeutic positioning is emphasised, with a non-judgemental, interested and not-knowing stance modelling the approach clients are encouraged to adopt. The PST process itself is presented as a treatment model which can be followed with adaptations until such time as it becomes embedded for the practitioner. The expectation is that therapists will develop practice based on what works in their experience, using this model as a basic and functional starting point.
