Family Therapy: An Introduction to Process, Practice and Theory
- ISBN-10
- 1351617419
- ISBN-13
- 9781351617413
- Series
- Family Therapy
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 252
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-08-03
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Michael D. Reiter
Description
Family Therapy: An Introduction to Process, Practice and Theory is a primer for students, professionals, and trainees to understand how family therapists conceptualize the problems people bring to therapy, utilize basic therapeutic skills to engage clients in the therapeutic process, and navigate the predominant models of family therapy. This text walks readers through each of these main areas via a straightforward writing style where they are provided with exercises and questions to help them develop the basic concepts and tools of being a family therapist. Upon finishing this book, students will have the foundational skills and knowledge needed to work relationally and systemically with clients.
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