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L’essenza del . while, according to the counselor Raffaello vation. Current theory and research in [The essence of coaching]. Rossi, the four qualities of a good coaching . Vol. 40. Lincoln: University of Alessandro Pannitti, Franco Rossi relationship are acceptance, listening, authen- Nebraska Press; 1993. pp. 57-97. Franco Angeli, Italy; 2012. ticity, and alliance (the four A model: 7. Bandura A. Self-efficacy mechanism in ISBN: 8856848147 accoglienza, ascolto, alleanza, autenticità).15 human agency. Am Psychol 1982;37:122- Pages: 176 - Price: €22,00 The listening is never passive, but dynami- 47. cal – implying a continuous feedback between 8. Frankl V. On the theory and therapy of the coach and the coachee – and active, imply- mental disorders. an introduction to Both Alessandro Pannitti and Franco Rossi ing content paraphrasing, verbalizing emo- and existential analysis. have a solid and reputed experience of several tions, repetition of a word or of the entire con- London-New York: Routledge; 2004. years in the field of Coaching, and in this book tent (processes termed as constructive listen- 9. Bragazzi NL, Del Puente G. Why P6 medi- they have provided the readers with their ing by Raffaello Rossi and as dynamical moni- cine needs and a trans- expert, authoritative overview on the different toring by Alessandro Pannitti and Franco cultural approach. Health Psych Res coaching techniques. Rossi). Incoaching® is an effective instrument 2013;1:e5. Moreover, the authors have elaborated a by which the coach explores the coachee’s self- 10. Gallwey T. The inner game of tennis: the theory of their own, called Incoaching®, which government and self-management crisis, the classic guide to the mental side of peak is a conceptual framework resulting perceived present and the desired future, performance. New York: Random House from merging and combining different models, removes the inner obstacles, introduces facili- Trade Paperbacks; 1997. from the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) put tating elements, shows new options and action 11. Whitmore J. Coaching for performance: forward by Edward L. Deci and Richard M. plans, enhances the client’s self-awareness growing human potential and purpose: the Ryan,1 the approach pro- and stimulates lateral thinking and creativity. principles and practice of coaching and posed by Prof. ,2 to the Goal- We do recommend this book to health psy- leadership. London: Nicholas Brealey Setting Theory by Edwin Locke and Gary chologists since they could benefit a lot from a Publishing; 2009 Latham,3 the Transactional Analysis (TA) by manual describing coaching techniques. 12. Luft J. The Johari window. Hum Relat Eric Berne and the Acorn Theory (or the Motivational Interviewing (MI) and health 1961;5:6-7. Daimon Theory) developed by the Jungian psy- coaching are emerging as innovative only 13. Grant AM. What is evidence-based execu- chologist James Hillman.4,5 approaches that can complement health pro- tive, workplace and life coaching? In: ’s Theory,6 motion and help the health to Cavanagh M, Grant AM, Kemp T, eds. ’s Self-efficacy Theory,7 the motivate the patient.16-18 Negative thinking, Evidence-based coaching: theory, research Logotherapy by Viktor Frankl,8 the patient-cen- wrong beliefs, in fact, may lead to a lowuse level of and practice from the behavioural sci- tered approach as advocated by Michael Balint compliance and adherence to the treatment. and have been incorporated,9 as Restructuring and reframing the patient’s ences. Brisbane: Australian Academic well as the techniques elaborated by Timothy beliefs, and empowering the patient are thus Press; 2005. pp. 1-12. Gallwey in the field of Coaching (Inner of crucial and strategic importance. 14. Stober DR, Grant AM. Toward a contextual Game Theory).10 approach to coaching models. In: Stober Instead of creating a super-specialized DR, Grant AM, eds. Evidence based coach- coaching technique (like for example Career, ing handbook. New York: Wiley; 2006. pp Executive, Corporate, Life, Workplace, References 355-366. Business, Sport, Team Coaching) the authors 15. Rossi R. L’ascolto costruttivo. Bologna: have created a highly interdisciplinary and 1. Ryan RM, Deci EL. Self-determination the- EDB; 2002. integrated methodology, which represent a ory and the facilitation of intrinsic motiva- 16. Lindner H, Menzies D, Kelly J, et al. flexible modular approach that can be imple- tion, social development, and well-being. Coaching for behaviour change in chronic mented in different situations and contexts. Am Psychol 2000;55:68-78. disease: a review of the literature and the Some of the most popular approaches, like 2. Seligman MEP, Csikszentmihalyi M. implications for coaching as a self-man- the GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options/ Positive psychology: an introduction. Am agement intervention. Aust J Prim Health Obstacles, Way forward, What, when, who, Psychol 2000;55:5-14. 2003;9:177-85. will) by Sir John Withmore,Non-commercial11 the 3. Locke EA, Latham GP. Goal setting theory. 17. Rollnick S, Mason P, Butler C. Health SMART/SMARTER model (Specific, Measu - In: O'Neil HF Jr, Drillings M, eds. Moti - behaviour change: a guide for practition- rable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely, Ecological, vation: theory and research. Hillsdale, NJ: ers. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone; Recorded) developed by George T. Daron, or Lawrence Erlbaum; 1994. pp 13-29. 1999. the JOHARI window based on the interperson- 4. Bragazzi NL, Del Puente G. I giochi del- 18. Stober DR, Grant AM. Toward a contextual al communication and knowledge and pro- l'analisi transazionale. Come riconoscerli approach to coaching models. In: Stober posed in the sixties by Harry Ingham and Joe e liberarsene. [The games of transaction- DR, Grand AM, eds. Evidence-based coach- Luft are described and discussed in detail. The al analysis. How to acknowledge them and ing handbook. New York: Wiley; 2006. pp. authors emphasize the importance of high- how to get rid of them.] Health Psych Res 355-366. quality and scholarly relevant contribution to 2013. [In press]. the coaching psychology and the foundation of 5. Hillman J. The soul's code: in search of the Evidence-based Coaching.12,13 character and calling. New York: Warner Nicola Luigi Bragazzi,1 Giovanni Del Puente2 Coaching is not an easy job, but a challeng- Books; 1997. 1School of Public Health, Department of ing and exciting one that calls up for different 6. Csikszentmihalyi M, Rathunde KJ, Janis E, Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of skills. According to Stober and Grant, the seven eds. The measurement of flow in everyday Genoa; 2Department of Neuroscience, golden rules of an effective coaching are col- life: toward a theory of emergent motiva- Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, laboration, accountability, awareness, respon- tion. 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