Family Therapy

Models and Techniques

Janice M. Rasheed, Mikal N. Rasheed, James A. Marley

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Year: 2010
• Print ISBN: 9781412905749
• eBook ISBN: 9781483305356
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Psychotherapy
• Index: Psychology

This text offers a straightforward, comprehensive overview of both traditional and evolving theoretical models of family therapy and intervention techniques as well as a discussion of clinical issues unique to family therapy practice. Aiming to prepare students to develop beginning proficiency in family therapy, the authors outline major family therapy models in detail, including a step by step description of concepts, theories, skills, and techniques as well as a history of each model and its conceptual and theoretical underpinnings. The text also provides extensive case illustrations of family interviews that identify the specific stages, clinical issues, concepts, theories and techniques associated with each model.

This core text is designed for graduate level courses such as Family Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Marriage and Family Counseling, Family Systems Theory, and Family Counseling in departments of social work, psychology, nursing, education, or human services.

 

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Part I: Introduction and Background
• Part II: Models of Family Therapy
• Part III: Clinical Issues in Family Therapy
• AAMFT Code of Ethics
• Index
• About the Authors