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# Jay Haley

(1923–2007)   Psychotherapist

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Jay Haley was a psychotherapist.

## Quick Facts About Jay Haley

Born July 19, 1923

Died February 13, 2007

Profession Psychotherapist

## About Jay Haley

American psychotherapist (1923-2007)... \| Jay Douglas Haley was one of the founding figures of Problem-solving brief therapy and family therapy in general and of the strategic model of psychotherapy, and he was one of the more accomplished teachers, clinical supervisors, and authors in these disciplines.

##  Quotes by Jay Haley

> [It is impossible to win a contest with a helpless opponent since if you win you have won nothing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jay-haley/it-is-impossible-to-win-a-contest-with-a-helpless-opponent-since-if/)

Jay Haley

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