This text looks at theoretical issues in the context of their clinical applications. The gap between theoretical and applied understanding in Marriage and Family Therapy is bridged by several features unique to this text. The text is enriched with graphic representations of key theoretical constructs as well as several tables. The book utilizes clinical examples throughout the chapters to help illustrate how theoretical constructs work in practice.

Acknowledgements
Dedication
History and Development
The Shift From Linear to Systemic Epistemology
Introduction
Epistemological Assumptions
Methodology
Pre-Systemic World-View
Shift to a Systems Paradigm
Key Terms
Relationship Styles
Summary
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
The Shift From First Order to Second Order Epistemology
Introduction
The Structural Functional View
A New View of Reality
Postmodernism
Psychosociobiological View
Medical Family Therapy
Spirituality
Empirical Validation
Integration
Summary
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Critical Challenges, Ethnicity, Gender, Violence and Sexual Orientation and Families
Introduction
A Critique of Ethnocentricity in Marriage and Family Therapy
A Critique of Gender in Mariage and Family Therapy
Anti-Violence and Abuse in Relationships Stance
Gay and Lesbian Families
Summary
Discussion Questions
First Generation Models of Marriage and Family Therapy
Behavioral Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Metaphors
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Behavioral Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Billy's Temper Tantrums
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Bowenian Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Bowenian Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of George's Anxiety
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Symbolic Experiential Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Symbolic Experiential Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Oppositional Defiant Bill
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Systemic Models of Mariage and Family Therapy
Mental Research Institute Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Mental Research Institute Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Mr. Taylor's Poor Self-Esteem
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
References
Structural Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Structural Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Pablo's Truancy
Evaluationg
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Strategic Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovation in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Strategic Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Roger's Dress
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Postmodern Models of Marriage and Family Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Solution Focused Brief Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Josh's Soiled Pants
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Constructivist Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Constructivist Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Alecia's Rebellion Against Anorexia
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Narrative Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
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