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An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice

An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice

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The fourth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family Therapy provides 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 fully revised fourth edition also contains new material on::

EXPANDED Chapter 4 Ideas that keep knocking on the door-updated with applications of attachment & narrative therapy, linking these ideas to issues of developing the therapeutic alliance with families
EXPANDED Chapter 5 Systemic Formulation- updated with a view of formulation as a core skill in many therapeutic models, and an alternative to diagnosis
EXPANDED Chapter 6 21st Century Practice Development- updated to include cutting edge innovations in the field, such as integrative practice
EXPANDED Chapter 7 Couple Therapy- updated to include the more recent process and outcome research in the models, making link with current systemic practice and using more illustrative examples and highlighting how Relate has changed
EXPANDED Chapter 8 Research and Evaluation- updated with a greater range or research methods and contemporary emphasis on evidence based practice
Greater focus on key family therapy skills throughout the book in the updated Formats of Exploration feature in each chapter

Expanded lists of key texts and diagrams, suggested reading organized by topic, and new 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,                                              

The fourth edition of Dallos and Drapers book admirably achieves its aim of giving an overview of the field of systemic therapy from the 1950s to the present day, with a consideration of both British and international perspectives, taking account of the wider political, cultural and geographical context. Like its previous editions, the fourth edition of Dallos and Drapers introductory family therapy book will continue to be a valued resource for both students on family therapy training programmes and experienced professionals. I recommend it highly.

Alan Carr, Review in the Journal of Family Therapy, December 2015

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Open University Press
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9780335264544
9780335264544

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Publication date
2015
Issue number
4
Cover
paperback
Pages count
488
Dimensions (mm)
172 x 241
Weight (g)
1

  • Introduction
    Experiences of systemic and family therapy
    A familys view
    Two therapists views
    What is the family?
    The family life cycle 
    Allowing the family a voice
    The organizing framework of this book
    Key texts offering a historical overview of systemic and family therapy

    Setting the scene – 1950s

    1. The first phase – 1950s to mid-1970s
    Cultural landscape
    Influential people and ideas
    Practice
    Commentary
    Key texts
    Skill guides

    2. The second phase – mid-1970s to mid-1980s
    Cultural landscape
    Influential people and ideas
    Practice
    Commentary
    Key texts
    Skill guides

    3. The third phase – mid-1980s to 2000
    Cultural landscape
    Influential people and ideas
    Practice
    Commentary
    Key texts
    Skill guides

    4. Emotions and attachments as the driving force in family systems
    Emotions and early family therapy concepts
    Attachment theory
    Attachment-oriented systemic therapies
    Reflections and summary
    Key texts

    5. Systemic formulation and formulating
    Systemic theory: Formulation and formulating
    A case example of systemic formulation
    Formulating
    Commentary
    Key texts
    Skill guides
    Systemic formulation

    6. Twenty-first century practice development: Conversations across the boundaries of models
    Cultural landscape
    Practice
    Commentary
    Key texts

    7. Couple therapy
    Culture, family and couples contexts
    Approaches to couple therapy
    Influential people, ideas and services
    Twenty-first century practice and service developments
    Commentary
    Key texts

    8. Research and evaluation
    Introduction
    Why conduct research?
    Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence
    Science, research and systemic therapy
    Evaluation research: Does family therapy work?
    Therapy process research
    Family theory research
    Discussion and reflections
    Key texts

    9. Reflections 2015
    Current state of the art
    Crystal-ball gazing
    Developmental perspectives
    Review and summary
    Integrations

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