El mago sin magia

Synopsis of El mago sin magia

«El mago sin magia» is the educational psychology essay by Mara Selvini Palazzoli, published by Ediciones Paidós in paperback (160 pages, in Spanish).

The book analyses the school psychologist's paradox: the school expects them to resolve the case like an «mago omnipotente» without questioning those who refer it; assuming that role or challenging the institution maintains the status quo. The work proposes that the professional define themselves and set a context that gives meaning and effectiveness to their interventions.

Paidós Educador collection, sixth edition. It arises from the experiences of a group of psychologists in Italian educational and care centres, analysed since 1972 by Selvini Palazzoli's team.

For school psychologists, educational counsellors and teachers who want to review their role within the institution.