| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
pages cm |
| Summary |
"Now in its second edition, this text introduces readers to the rich history and practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, with 32 professionals from across the US presenting their knowledge in their areas of expertise. This blend of approaches and styles gives this text a unique voice and makes it a comprehensive resource for graduate students taking their first course in Marriage and Family Therapy. The book is divided into three sections: Part 1 focuses on the components on which 21st century family therapy is based and summarizes the most recent changes made to not only therapeutic interventions, but to the very concept of "family." Part 2 presents an overview of the 7 major theoretical models of the field: structural, strategic, Milan, social constructionist, experiential, transgenerational, and cognitive-behavioral family therapy. Each chapter in this section - Focuses on the founder of the theory, its theoretical tenants, and its key techniques - Shows how the model focuses on diversity - Presents the research that supports the approach Part 3 addresses specific treatment areas that are common to marriage and family therapists, such as sex therapy, pre-marital therapy, research, and ethics and legal issues"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The history of marriage and family therapy / Christi R. McGeorge, Thomas Stone Carlson, and Joseph L. Wetchler -- General systems theory : cybernetics, and family therapy / Lorna L. Hecker, Grace Ann Mims, and Shelly R. Boughner -- Contextual issues in marital and family therapy : gender, sexual orientation, culture, and spirituality / Lindsey M. Weiler, Kevin P. Lyness, Shelley A. Haddock, and Toni Schindler Zimmerman -- Structural family therapy / Jared A. Durtschi and Joseph L. Wetchler -- Strategic family therapy / Karen H. Rosen, Marcie M. Lechtenburg, and Sandra M. Stith -- Milan Systemic Therapy / Jerome Adams -- The collaborative language-based models of family therapy : when less is more / Ann Rambo and Tommie Boyd -- Experiential family therapies / Volker Thomas and Tracie Krum -- Cognitive-behavioral therapies for couples and families / Norman B. Epstein and Mariana K. Falconier -- Transgenerational family therapies / Julie Ramisch and Thorana S. Nelson -- Couple therapy / Karen B. Helmeke, Anne M. Prouty, Gary H. Bischof -- Communication training, marriage enrichment, and premarital counseling / Lee Williams -- Sexual dysfunctions and sex therapy / Joan D. Atwood -- Special topics in family therapy / Jacob B. Priest, Connie Salts, Thomas Smith -- Ethical, legal, and professional issues in marriage and family therapy / Lorna L. Hecker -- Research in marriage and family therapy / Richard J. Bischoff |
| Subject |
Family psychotherapy.
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Marital psychotherapy.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Couples & Family.
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Family psychotherapy. (OCoLC)fst00920448
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Marital psychotherapy. (OCoLC)fst01010086
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| Added Author |
Wetchler, Joseph L.
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Hecker, Lorna L.
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| ISBN |
9780415719490 (hardback) |
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0415719496 (hardback) |
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9780415719506 |
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041571950X |
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9781315867335 |
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1315867338 |
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