Family therapy : theory and practice
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Family therapy : theory and practice
Brooks/Cole, c1999
2nd ed
Available at 1 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Brown and Christensen cover the major approaches to family therapy through a clear and understandable discussion of theory, clinical illustrations of therapeutic practice, integration of conceptual models, and an overview of contemporary professional issues and ethics. The authors begin with in-depth coverage of the major approaches, followed by an integration of theory with specific cases. Readers are encouraged to experiment with their own ideas and techniques before selecting their own model of therapy.
Table of Contents
PART ONE. FOUNDATIONS OF FAMILY THERAPY. 1. THE FAMILY ORGANISM. Introduction. Historical Evolution. The Systems Perspective. Classifying Approaches to Family Therapy. References. 2. FAMILY LIFE CYCLE. Introduction. Stages of the Family Life Cycle. Stages of Remarriage. Case Illustration. References. PART TWO. MAJOR THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO FAMILY THERAPY. 3. STRUCTURAL FAMILY THERAPY. Introduction. Theoretical Constructs and Philosophy. Therapeutic Practice. Case Illustration. Effectiveness of Structural Family Therapy. References. 4. STRATEGIC FAMILY THERAPY. Introduction. Theoretical Constructs and Philosophy. Therapeutic Practice. Case Illustration. Effectiveness of Strategic Family Therapy. References. 5. TRANSGENERATIONAL FAMILY THERAPY. Introduction. Theoretical Constructs and Philosophy. Therapeutic Practice. Case Illustration. Effectiveness of Transgenerational Family Therapy. References. 6. EXPERIENTIAL FAMILY THERAPY. Introduction. Theoretical Constructs and Philosophy. Therapeutic Practice. Case Illustration. Effectiveness of Experiential Family Therapy. References. 7. BEHAVIORAL FAMILY THERAPY. Introduction. Theoretical Constructs and Philosophy. Therapeutic Practice: Behavioral Parent Training. Effectiveness of Behavioral Parent Training. Therapeutic Practice: Behavioral Marital Therapy. Effectiveness of Behavioral Marital Therapy. Conclusion. Case Illustration. References. 8. POST-MODERN THEORETICAL MODELS. Introduction. Theoretical Constructs and Philosophy. Therapeutic Practice. Effectiveness of Postmodern Approaches to Family Therapy. References. 9. INTEGRATIVE ANALYSIS. Introduction. Case Illustration. The Interaction in Focus. Treatment. Conclusion. References. PART THREE. THE PROFESSION OF FAMILY THERAPY. 10. THE PRACTICE OF FAMILY THERAPY IN THE COMMUNITY. Introduction. Working within the System. Professional Settings. References. 11. CONTEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN FAMILY THERAPY. Introduction. Role of Professional Organizations. Issues in Licensure and Certification. Professional Ethics. Issues in Family Law. Training.
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