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Integrating Single-Session Therapy into Primary Care: Clinical Reflections and Practical Applications

Today‘s article aims to illustrate how Single-Session Therapy (SST) can serve as an intervention method that supports general practitioners (GPs).

Part of the content presented here originates from a poster presented by the author at the International SST Symposium held in Chicago in June 2025. This contribution also follows on from the previous article, “How Single-Session Therapy Can Help Reduce the Stigma Around Seeing a Psychologist.”

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SST experiences around the world: how to make mental health services accessible for adults who care for children and pre-adolescents

The goal of today’s article is to explore some ways to provide more accessible and effective mental health services.

In this regard, the article will highlight the experience of two projects created and implemented by Jessica Schleider, an American researcher who has produced most of the research on Single Session Therapy for adolescents or adults who care for children or pre-adolescents.

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Using Single-Session Therapy in the Medical Field: The Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Protocol for Medication Adherence Intervention

In today’s article, we will present a study (Tan et al., 2023) conducted in China related to a theoretical but highly structured Single-Session Therapy (SST) protocol integrated with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (de Shazer et al., 1986) to encourage medication adherence in cases of coronary artery disease medical interventions (Lin, 2015).

The aim is to learn about a specific way of using Single-Session Therapy in the medical field.

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In memory of Silvia Zampieri

There are some pieces of news that are hard to put into words. This is one of them.

With deep sorrow, the editorial team of the SST blog announces the passing of Silvia Zampieri, a member of our editorial staff and, even before that, part of our professional community.

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Single Session Therapy for Sexuality-Related Issues

The goal of today’s article is to explore how the Single Session Therapy (SST) method can be useful for issues related to sexuality.

When it comes to sexual issues, it is important to provide a safe and confidential environment where individuals can explore and address their concerns, anxieties, or difficulties without judgment.

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Using Single Session Therapy as a Strategy to Promote Scalable Healthcare Services

The aim of today’s article is to propose the use of Single Session Therapy (SST) as a strategy for the development of Scalable Healthcare Services. As is well known, the mental health service delivery system has been overloaded for some time and is unable to meet the current demand for services, with long waiting lists accumulating. This issue, in addition to impacting accessibility to services, is unlikely to be addressed by the dominant treatment delivery models, which often offer multiple in-person therapy sessions provided by highly qualified professionals.

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Goal-Setting in Single Session Therapy

Goal-Setting in Single Session Therapy

The aim of today’s article is to explore the concept of goal-setting within the framework of Single Session Therapy.

I am Consuelo Del Grande, a psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in Brief Systemic–Strategic Therapies and a PhD holder. In my clinical practice, I apply Single Session Therapy with adults, couples, and adolescents dealing with a variety of issues. I find this method to be a true mindset revolution in psychotherapy and coaching.

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