Illustrates family therapy techniques. With its clinical focus and extremely practical presentation, The Essentials of Family Therapy, 6/e examines the rich history, classic schools, and latest developments in family therapy. The sixth edition is edited to focus more on the contemporary clinical practice and case studies illustrating family therapy techniques. Written by a leading family therapist, descriptions of the various models are based on actual experience. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Utilize various family therapy techniques. Recognize the techniques of successful contemporaries in the field. Understand why research has failed to influence clinical practice.
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Written by a leading family therapist, descriptions of the various models are based on actual experience. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Utilize various family therapy techniques.
Provides an overview of several popular systemic approaches to family therapy. This book is designed for counseling and social work graduate students in family systems and in marriage and family therapy classes.
A review of eight major models of family therapy.
Numerous case studies throughout the text help students understand the link between history, theory, and practice.
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This is the only book that captures the essentials of families in crisis in one volume. The editor focuses on practical issues and techniques for family counseling, including diagnosing, marital...
Family therapy is increasingly recognised as one of the evidence based psychotherapies.
The Language of Family Therapy: A Systemic Vocabulary and Sourcebook
Designed for MFT students or those just beginning in the field, this text presents a case study and provides examples of how different models of marriage and family therapy, such as brief therapies, integrative models, and strategic ...