An Introduction to Family Therapy - Brossura

Dallos, Rudi; Draper, Ros

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0335216048 ISBN 13: 9780335216048

Casa editrice: Open University Press, 2005

Riassunto

This popular introduction to the theory and practice of family therapy offers a comprehensive overview of the core concepts and ideas that have developed in systemic theory from the 1950s to the present day. Thoroughly updated with the latest research and developments, and illustrated throughout with lively examples drawn from clinical practice, this user-friendly guide provides practical resources and suggestions for improved therapeutic practice.

New to this edition:

• A new chapter on systemic formulation
• A new chapter on practice development 2000-2004
• Increased coverage of the evidence base for the effectiveness of family therapy
• Stronger focus on attachment and psychodynamic perspectives
• Comprehensive references to key people, events and texts

Written by experienced authors, this essential resource is key reading for students and practitioners of family therapy as well as those from the fields of counselling, psychology, social work and the helping professions who deal with family issues.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Rudi Dallos is Professor of Clinical psychology and Programme Director of the D.Clin. Psychology training programme at the University of Plymouth. He also teaches on qualifying systemic family therapy courses, an intermediate family therapy course and conducts a variety of guest lecturing. He offers extensive clinical and research supervision, especially in areas related to this proposed publication. He has published a range of book , most recently, Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy (2005) , Working Systemically with Families, 2003, Researching psychotherapy and Counselling, 2005, An Introduction to Family Therapy (2005 2nd edition) and Interacting Stories: Narratives, Family Beliefs and Therapy (1997)

Contenuti:

List of figures
Notes on the authors
Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgements - Rudi Dallos
Acknowledgements and dedication - Ros Draper

Introduction
The first phase - 1950s to mid-70s
The second phase - mid-1970s to mid-1980s
The third phase - mid-1980s to 2000
Ideas that keep knocking on the door: emotions, attachments and systems
Systemic formulation
Current practice development 2000-2005: conversations across the boundaries of models
Research and evaluation
Reflections and critique 2005

Postscripts
Topic reading lists
Formats for exploration
Glossary of terms
References
Index

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Open University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0335216048
• ISBN 13: 9780335216048
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 335