An Introduction to Family Therapy

Annotation The third edition ofAn Introduction to Family Therapyprovides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy and systemic practice, covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present day.The book considers both British and International perspectives and includes the latest developments in current practice, regulation and innovation, looking at these developments within a wider political, cultural and geographical context. The third edition also contains:A new chapter on couple therapyA new chapter on practice development up to 2009Sections highlighting the importance of multi-disciplinary practice in health and welfareLists of key texts and diagrams, suggested reading organized by topic, and practical examples and exercises are also used in order to encourage the reader to explore and experiment with the ideas in their own practice.This book is key reading for students and practitioners of family therapy and systemic practice as well as [...]those from the fields of counselling, psychology, social work and the helping professions who deal with family issues Read more... Content: Introduction -- Setting the scene 1950s -- Second phase mid 1970s to mid 1980s -- Third phase mid 1980s to 2000 -- Ideas that keep knocking on the door: emotions, attachments and systems -- Systemic formulation -- Twenty-first century practice development: conversations across the boundaries of models -- Couple therapy -- Research and evaluation -- Reflections 2009. Abstract: An Introduction to Family Therapy, third edition offers an overview of the core concepts informing Family Therapy and Systemic Practice and their development from the 1950s to the present day, with reflections throughout on the current state of practice. Read more...