The Essentials of Family Therapy

by Nichols, Michael P.

• ISBN13: 9780205408146
• ISBN10: 0205408141
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

This second edition of The Essentials of Family Therapy examines the rich history, classic schools, and latest developments of family therapy while emphasizing clinical practice. Similar to another classic work from the same authors, titled Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, Sixth Edition this volume contains up-to-date descriptions of the latest models; expanded coverage of basic clinical practice; new material on research, ethics, and diversity; and a thorough, consistent emphasis on clinical techniques throughout. The Essentials of Family Therapy contains less history and theory than its larger predecessor, and highlights the accomplishments and techniques of successful contemporaries in the field.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
The Context of Family Therapy
The Foundations of Family Therapy	p. 1
The Evolution of Family Therapy	p. 7
Getting Started in Family Therapy: Basic Techniques	p. 36
The Fundamental Concepts of Family Therapy	p. 58
The Classic Schools of Family Therapy
Bowen Family Systems Therapy	p. 83
Strategic Family Therapy	p. 103
Structural Family Therapy	p. 127
Experiential Family Therapy	p. 147
Psychoanalytic Family Therapy	p. 167
Cognitive-Behavior Family Therapy	p. 189
Recent Developments in Family Therapy
Family Therapy in the Twenty-First Century	p. 212
Solution-Focused Therapy	p. 234
Narrative Therapy	p. 249
Integrative Models	p. 264
The Evaluation of Family Therapy
Comparative Analysis	p. 280
Advances in Family Therapy Research	p. 298
App. A: Selected readings	p. 329
App. B: Careers and Training	p. 331
Author Index	p. 339
Subject Index	p. 350
Credits	p. 363
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