Family Therapy: An Overview

by HerbertGoldenberg (Author), IreneGoldenberg (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.25

  This new edition of Irene and Herbert Goldenberg's best-selling book takes readers on an examination of the history, development, training, research, and interventions of the rich field of family therapy, including a basic introduction to family systems theory and the family life cycle framework. On each page, Goldenberg and Goldenberg convey enthusiasm for the theories and practices in the field. Theory is brought to life through transcripts of actual therapy sessions, while discussions of cultural diversity examine its implications for family diagnosis, treatment, research, and training. This Fifth Edition provides expanded coverage of cognitive-behavioral family therapy and transgenerational family therapy. Plus, three new chapters make FAMILY THERAPY: AN OVERVIEW the most current book you'll find in the field.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1995

  $3.25

  Covering evolving viewpoints, perspectives, values, and intervention techniques, as well as ethical and other professional issues, this text chronicles the history, development, training, research, and interventions of the field of family therapy. It includes a basic introduction to family systems theory and a family life cycle framework. The book also integrates references to alternative family styles, changing sex roles, ethnicity, socioeconomic influences, incest, substance abuse, and family violence. The work features case studies with transcripts of actual therapy sessions to bring theory to life for students.