An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy

by Wetchler; Joseph L.

• ISBN13: 9780789002778
• ISBN10: 0789002779
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2003-06-18
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy presents insights and analysis from twenty of the foremost experts in the theoretical and practice areas of family therapy. Chapters draw on each author's area of expertise in exploring the history of family therapy and the application of systems theory to families. Ideal as a comprehensive resource for entry-level students, the book also gives undergraduates a glimpse of graduate training and provides useful tips on how to apply to graduate school and what to expect while shopping for graduate education. This vital book comes complete with helpful glossaries, tables, figures, case studies, and appendices -- including the AAMFT Code of Ethics! Book jacket.

Table of Contents

About the Editors	xi
Contributors	xiii
Programs in Marriage and Family Therapy	xxi
Foreword	xxxi
Fred Piercy
Preface	xxxiii
Acknowledgments	xxxvii
PART I: THEORIES IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
The History of Marriage and Family Therapy	3	(36)
Joseph L. Wetchler
The Early Social Work Movement	4	(1)
The Sexual Reform Movement	5	(2)
Marriage Counseling	7	(2)
The Family Therapy Movement	9	(21)
Summary	30	(1)
Suggested Readings	30	(1)
Glossary	31	(8)
General Systems Theory, Cybernetics, and Family Therapy	39	(24)
Lorna L. Hecker
Grace Ann Mims
Shelly R. Boughner
Reductionism versus Holism	40	(2)
Any System Is an Organized Whole; Elements Within the System Are Necessarily Interdependent	42	(4)
The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts	46	(1)
Patterns in a System Are Circular Rather Than Linear	47	(5)
Complex Systems Are Composed of Subsystems	52	(1)
Systems Have Homeostatic Mechanisms That Maintain Stability of Their Patterns	52	(2)
Evolution and Change Are Inherent in Open Systems	54	(3)
From Systems Theory to Family Therapy Theories	57	(1)
Glossary	58	(5)
Structural Family Therapy	63	(32)
Joseph L. Wetchler
Major Figures in Structural Family Therapy	63	(1)
Theoretical Concepts of Structural Family Therapy	64	(10)
Normal Family Development	74	(2)
Pathology and Behavior Disorders	76	(2)
Goals of Structural Family Therapy	78	(1)
Structural Family Therapy Techniques	79	(8)
Evaluating Structural Family Therapy	87	(3)
Summary	90	(1)
Selected Readings	91	(1)
Glossary	91	(4)
Strategic Family Therapy	95	(28)
Karen H. Rosen
Major Figures in Strategic Therapy	96	(1)
Theoretical Concepts	97	(4)
Problem Development, Pathology, and Normalcy	101	(2)
Goals of Therapy	103	(1)
Strategic Therapy Techniques	103	(12)
Relevant Research	115	(1)
Glossary	116	(7)
Milan Systemic Therapy	123	(26)
Jerome Adams
Main Proponents and Theoretical Concepts	124	(5)
Normal Family Development	129	(1)
Pathology and Behavior Disorders	129	(2)
Techniques	131	(8)
Relevant Research	139	(1)
Case Examples	140	(2)
Glossary	142	(7)
The Collaborative Language-Based Models of Family Therapy: When Less Is More	149	(24)
Anne Rambo
Introduction	149	(1)
History and Basic Assumptions	150	(7)
Constraints and Limitations	157	(1)
Normal Family Development	158	(1)
Pathology and Behavior Disorders	159	(1)
Techniques	160	(2)
Relevant Research	162	(2)
Case Example	164	(1)
Glossary	165	(8)
Experiential Approaches to Family Therapy	173	(30)
Volker Thomas
Proponents of the Model	174	(2)
Theoretical Assumptions and Concepts	176	(5)
Normal Family Development	181	(1)
Pathology and Behavior Disorders	182	(2)
Techniques	184	(5)
Relevant Research	189	(1)
Case Examples	190	(7)
Conclusion	197	(1)
Glossary	197	(6)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Couples and Families	203	(52)
Norman Epstein
Theoretical Concepts	209	(12)
Proponents of the Model	221	(1)
Normal Family Development	222	(2)
Pathology and Behavior Disorders	224	(1)
Techniques	225	(10)
Research on Cognitive-Behavioral Couple and Family Therapy	235	(3)
Case Example	238	(3)
Glossary	241	(14)
Transgenerational Family Therapies	255	(42)
Thorana S. Nelson
Bowen Family Systems Therapy	255	(15)
Contextual Family Therapy	270	(9)
James Framo	279	(1)
Case Study	280	(5)
Glossary	285	(12)
PART II: SPECIAL ISSUES AND TOPICS IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Couple Therapy	297	(40)
Gary H. Bischof
Karen B. Helmeke
Historical Background	298	(3)
General Clinical Issues in Couple Therapy	301	(3)
Well-Established Approaches to Couple Therapy	304	(7)
Preventive Approaches and Enrichment Programs	311	(2)
Common Problems in Couple Therapy	313	(1)
Domestic Violence	314	(4)
Extramarital Affairs	318	(2)
Substance Abuse	320	(2)
Serious Individual Problems	322	(2)
Sex Therapy	324	(1)
Couple Therapy with Same-Sex Couples	325	(1)
Conclusion	326	(1)
Glossary	326	(11)
Communication Training, Marriage Enrichment, and Premarital Counseling	337	(32)
Lee Williams
Theoretical Concepts	338	(1)
Major Proponents of Marriage Enrichment and Premarital Counseling	339	(1)
Pathology and Behavior Disorders	340	(2)
Techniques	342	(9)
Case Examples of Premarital Counseling in Church Settings	351	(4)
Relevant Research	355	(5)
Conclusion	360	(1)
Additional Resources	361	(1)
Glossary	361	(8)
Sexual Dysfunctions and Sex Therapy	369	(40)
Joan D. Atwood
Sexual Problems	369	(9)
Diagnosis and Assessment	378	(5)
Approaches to Sex Therapy	383	(12)
Research Outcomes	395	(1)
Multicultural Influences	396	(1)
When to Refer	396	(1)
Summary	397	(1)
Glossary	397	(12)
Contextual Issues in Marital and Family Therapy: Gender, Culture, and Spirituality	409	(40)
Kevin P. Lyness
Shelley A. Haddock
Toni Schindler Zimmerman
Gender	412	(13)
Culture	425	(7)
Spirituality	432	(9)
Summary and Conclusions	441	(1)
Glossary	441	(8)
Special Topics in Family Therapy	449	(44)
Connie J. Salts
Thomas A. Smith Jr.
Substance Abuse	449	(6)
Divorce	455	(7)
Family Violence	462	(13)
Psychoeducational Family Therapy for Schizophrenia	475	(3)
Glossary	478	(15)
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy	493	(46)
Lorna L. Hecker
Ethics in Marriage and Family Therapy	494	(1)
Ethical Clinical Practice	495	(5)
Ethical Decision Making	500	(5)
Common Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Marriage and Family Therapists	505	(3)
What Is Marriage and Family Therapy?	508	(1)
Therapists Receiving Therapy	509	(2)
Professional Resources	511	(2)
Appendix A: AAMFT Code of Ethics	513	(12)
Appendix B: Example Disclosure Statement	525	(1)
Appendix C: Example Informed Consent Document	526	(5)
Appendix D: First Steps in Pursuing Graduate Education --- Advice to Students	531	(2)
Glossary	533	(6)
Research in Marriage and Family Therapy	539	(52)
Richard J. Bischoff
The Role of Research in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy	541	(3)
The Evolution of Research Within the Field of Marriage and Family Therapy	544	(1)
Research-Practice Gap	545	(5)
What Is Research?	550	(2)
Types of Marriage and Family Therapy Research	552	(5)
What Does the Research Literature Say?	557	(17)
Some Final Thoughts About MFTs and Research	574	(2)
Glossary	576	(15)
Index	591