The fourth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family
Therapy provides an overview of the core concepts informing family
therapy and systemic practice, covering the development of this
innovative field from the 1950s to the present day. The book considers
both British and International perspectives and includes the latest
developments in current practice, regulation and innovation, looking
at these developments within a wider political, cultural and
geographical context. The fully revised fourth edition also contains
new material on: EXPANDED Chapter 4 'Ideas that keep knocking on the
door'-updated with applications of attachment & narrative therapy,
linking these ideas to issues of developing the therapeutic alliance
with families EXPANDED Chapter 5 'Systemic Formulation'- updated with
a view of formulation as a core skill in many therapeutic models, and
an alternative to diagnosis EXPANDED Chapter 6 '21st Century Practice
Development'- updated to include cutting edge innovations in the
field, such as integrative practice EXPANDED Chapter 7 'Couple
Therapy'- updated to include the more recent process and outcome
research in the models, making link with current systemic practice and
using more illustrative examples and highlighting how Relate has
changed EXPANDED Chapter 8 'Research and Evaluation'- updated with a
greater range or research methods and contemporary emphasis on
evidence based practice Greater focus on key family therapy skills
throughout the book in the updated 'Formats of Exploration' feature in
each chapter Expanded lists of key texts and diagrams, suggested
reading organized by topic, and new practical examples and exercises
are also used in order to encourage the reader to explore and
experiment with the ideas in their own practice. This book is key
reading for students and practitioners of family therapy and systemic
practice as well as those from the fields of counselling, psychology,
social work and the helping professions who deal with family issues.
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ISBN
9780335264551
Publisert
2016
Utgave
4. utgave
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Vendor
Open University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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