About the Book:

Authors John Hesley and Jan Hesley offer friendly guidance and detailed information on every aspect of using films as tools in therapy.

Videowork is the therapeutic process in which therapists assign popular films that relate to core issues of ongoing therapy. Clients are instructed to do their "homework" between sessions and prepare for discussion in future sessions. Rent Two Films and Let's Talk in the Morning explores how therapeutic work interwoven with popular films enhances traditional therapy. This much-anticipated revision provides an introduction to using movie rentals in therapy and serves as a ready reference for therapists who want to assign movies as homework.

In addition, this updated edition of Rent Two Films and Let's Talk in the Morning:
• Provides concise descriptions of dozens of popular videos and shows how they can be used as therapy for specific therapeutic needs (divorce, child abuse, substance abuse, etc.)
• Contains a revised organizational structure, covering therapy topics based on patient issues frequently encountered in therapy, including marital problems, parenting, job stress, abuse, and emotional disorders
• Offers suggestions on selecting films, creating assignments, and processing homework
• Provides newly released film reviews, along with 40 additional films with brief descriptions, in the "Therapists' Film Reference"

About the Author:

John W. Hesley, PhD, is a psychologist with a consulting and psychotherapy practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In addition to scientific papers, he has written numerous articles for popular magazines, newspapers, and trade publications.

Jan G. Hesley, LMSW, is an advanced clinical practitioner who specializes in marriage and family therapy. She has taught at the university level and has consulted with agencies, churches, and public and private schools.