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Case Conceptualization in Family Therapy

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ISBN-10: 0132889072

ISBN-13: 9780132889070

Edition: 2014

Authors: Michael Reiter

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In this highly-anticipated new text for courses in family therapy, key concepts and techniques of the most prominent family therapy models are presented and put into practice. Each chapter utilizes the same unique case family to explore the intricacies of how that model views the theory of problem formation as well as the theory of problem resolution. Readers will work their way through nine engaging theory chapters written from the perspective of the founder. As theories are presented, the development of a case conceptualization will take shape and a deeper understanding of the unique situation of one case family currently having difficulties will be explored and studied, and a solution as…    
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List price: $86.65
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 2/4/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.00" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.320
Language: English

Developing Case Conceptualizations
The Importance of Having a Conceptual Lens
Developing a Conceptualization
Bowen Natural Systems Theory
Contextual Therapy
Satir Growth Model
Brief Therapy: Mental Research Institute
Strategic Family Therapy
Milan Systemic Family Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Case Conceptualization
Models of Case Conceptualization
Common Factors of Therapy
Extratherapeutic Factors
Relationship Factors
Expectancy, Hope, and Placebo Factors
Model and Technique Factors
The Approach Fitting the Person
The Case: The Mosley Family
Current State of the Family
History of the Nuclear Family
Stephen's Family of Origin
Miranda's Family of Origin
Bowen Family Systems Theory
Theory of Problem Formation
Individual Constituents of the Emotional System
Emotional Triangles
The Concept of Differentiation of Self
Entering Therapy
Cultural Considerations
Theory of Problem Resolution
Goals of Therapy
Genograms
Family Evaluation
Prognosis
Case Transcript
Contextual Therapy
Theory of Problem Formation
The Five Dimensions of Relational Reality
The Dimension of Facts
The Dimension of Individual Psychology
The Dimension of Transactions
The Dimension of Relational Ethics
The Ontic Dimension
Theory of Problem Resolution
Goals of Therapy
Multidirected Partiality
The Process of Therapy
The Role of the Therapist
Termination of Therapy
Case Transcript
Satir Growth Model
Theory of Problem Formation
Families
Symptoms
Self-Worth
Communication
Communication Stances
Connections
Philosophy of People
Cultural Considerations
Theory of Problem Resolution
Goals of Therapy
The Person of the Therapist
The Process of Therapy
Stages of Therapy
Techniques
Termination of Therapy
Case Transcript
Brief Therapy: Mental Research Institute
Theory of Problem Formation
First- and Second-Order Change
Problems/Complaints
Cultural Considerations
Theory of Problem Resolution
Who to Invite to Therapy
The Process of Therapy
Client Position
Interventions
Termination of Therapy
Case Transcript
Strategic Family Therapy
Theory of Problem Formation
Problems/Symptoms
Family Life Cycle
Family Organization
Communication
Cultural Considerations
Theory of Problem Resolution
Goals of Therapy
Process of Therapy
Giving Directives
Termination of Therapy
Case Transcript
Milan Systemic Family Therapy
Theory of Problem Formation
Families as Systems
Control
Labels
Family Myths and Premises
Cultural Considerations
Theory of Problem Resolution
Techniques of Therapy
Three Guidelines of Therapy
Questions
Format of the Session
Ending Therapy
Case Transcript
Presession
Session
Discussion Break
Intervention
Possession
Structural Family Therapy
Theory of Problem Formation
The Family Referral
Structural Family Therapy: A System for Changing Systems
Seeing Differently
The Therapist's Use of Self
Family Development
Couple/Partner Formation: The Mosleys
Families with School-Age and Adolescent Children
Boundaries
Maps: A Bridge between Problem and Resolution
Cultural Considerations
A Word about Larger Systems
Theory of Problem Resolution
Forming the Therapeutic System
Techniques Provoking Disequilibrium and Change
Termination of Therapy
Case Transcript
Mosley Family Session Seating
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Theory of Problem Formation
Complaints
The Three Rules
Desire for Change
Cultural Considerations
Theory of Problem Resolution
Building on What Is Present
Goals
Change
Expectations
Questions
Process of Therapy
Interventions
Termination of Therapy
Case Transcript
Narrative Therapy
Theory of Problem Formation
Stories
Unique Outcomes
Landscape of Stories
Cultural Considerations
Theory of Problem Resolution
Process of Therapy
Termination of Therapy
Case Transcript
Evolving Conceptualizations
Model Evolution
Structural Family Therapy
Milan Systemic Family Therapy
Model Integration
Family Therapy Integration
New Developments in the Field
New Approaches
Common Factors, Core Competencies, and Evidence-Based Practice
Conclusion
References
Index