George Nardone

George Nardone is an Italian psychotherapist and psychologist, best known for his work in strategic problem solving and brief strategic therapy. He is the founder and director of the Centro di Terapia Strategica (Center for Strategic Therapy) in Arezzo, Italy, and a prominent figure in the field of short-term psychotherapeutic interventions. Nardone's approach focuses on understanding the persistent dysfunctional patterns of behavior that maintain problems, rather than focusing solely on the underlying causes. He emphasizes crafting tailored interventions designed to interrupt these patterns and create new, more functional behaviors.

Nardone's work draws heavily on the communication theory of the Palo Alto School and the principles of constructivism. He has developed specific protocols for treating a variety of psychological problems, including anxiety disorders, eating disorders, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. His approach is characterized by its pragmatic and solution-focused nature, aiming for rapid and lasting change. He has written extensively on the theory and practice of strategic problem solving and brief strategic therapy, contributing significantly to the development and dissemination of these approaches internationally. He has also lectured and conducted workshops worldwide, training other therapists in his methods. His contributions have been instrumental in popularizing brief strategic therapy as a viable and effective alternative to longer-term psychotherapies.