Cooperating,reflecting, making open and meta-dialogue — Outline of a systemic approach on constructivist grounds

In this paper the authors first describe the theoretical background of their constructivist approach to therapy: the Kiel-Meyn-Consultation-Model. They then outline their guidelines “cooperating, reflecting, making open” for interviewing, briefly describe the “meta-dialogue” and point out some basic helpful attitudes consultants can hold. Annotated excerpts from a consultation are then presented to give an idea of how the model works. The paper closes with summaries of follow-up sessions and their evaluation by the therapist.