An Introduction to Family Therapy

by RudiDallos (Author), RosDraper (Author)

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  Paperback
  2010

  $30.55

  The third edition of 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 third edition also contains: A new chapter on couple therapy A new chapter on practice development up to 2009 Sections highlighting the importance of multi-disciplinary practice in health and welfareLists of key texts and diagrams, suggested reading organized by topic, and 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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  Paperback
  2005

  $28.17

  This is a comprehensive and up to date introduction to the theory and practice of systemic family therapy, offering an overview of the core conceptual framework, illustrated throughout by lively examples drawn from clinical practice. The book has been carefully designed as a teaching tool, and includes a set of resources which can be used by individual readers or as part of teaching workshops. This new edition has been comprehensively updated throughout. Key additions and changes include: more on the evidence base for the effectiveness of family therapy, a stronger focus on attachment and psychodynamic perspectives, an entirely new chapter on systemic formulation, and an entirely new chapter on practice development 2000-2004.