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Essentials of Family Therapy Concepts and Methods

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ISBN-10: 0205316832

ISBN-13: 9780205316830

Edition: 2002

Authors: Michael P. Nichols, Richard C. Schwartz

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In this first edition of The Essentials of Family Therapy , the authors describe the full scope of family therapy its rich history, the classic schools, the latest developments but with a strong emphasis on clinical practice (rather than just history and theory). In comparison with the classic work from these authors, titled Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, 5/e, this volume contains more up-to-date descriptions of the latest models, an expanded treatment of basic clinical practice, a rich description of the contemporary influences on the field, and a thorough, consistent emphasis on clinical techniques throughout.
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Book details

List price: $62.60
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/9/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Foreword
Preface
The Context of Family Therapy
The Foundations of Family Therapy
The Evolution of Family Therapy
Getting Started in Family Therapy: Basic Techniques
The Fundamental Concepts of Family Therapy
The Classic Schools of Family Therapy
Bowen Family Systems Therapy
Strategic Family Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Experiential Family Therapy
Psychoanalytic Family Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Recent Developments in Family Therapy
Family Therapy Enters the Twenty-First Century
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Integrative Models
The Evaluation of Family Therapy
Comparative Analysis
The Scientific Basis of Couples and Family Therapy Research
Selected Readings
Careers and Training
Author Index
Subject Index