Family therapy : concepts, process, and practice
"Now in its third edition, this highly regarded and well-established textbook includes up-to-date coverage of recent advances in family therapy practice and reviews of latest research, whilst retaining the popular structure and chapter features of previous editions. Presents a unique, integrative approach to the theory and practice of family therapy. Distinctive style addresses family behaviour patterns, family belief systems and narratives, and broader contextual factors in problem formation and resolution.vShows how the model can be applied to address issues of childhood and adolescence (e.g. conduct problems, drug abuse) and of adulthood (e.g. marital distress, anxiety, depression) Student-friendly features: chapters begin with a chapter plan and conclude with a summary of key points; theoretical chapters include a glossary of new terms; case studies and further reading suggestions are included throughout." --
Bibliographic Information
| Format: | Book |
|---|---|
| Author: | Carr, Alan, 1957- |
| Subject: | Family psychotherapy |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Language: | English |
| Published: | Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. |
| ISBN: | 9781119954651 1119954657 |
| Series: | Wiley series in clinical psychology |
| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [488]-525) and index. Goals of family therapy across the lifecycle -- Origins of family therapy -- Theories that focus on behaviour patterns -- Theories that focus on belief systems -- Theories that focus on contexts -- Integrative models -- Stages of family therapy -- Formulating problems and exceptions -- Interventions for behaviour, beliefs, and contexts -- Conduct problems -- Drug misuse in adolescence -- Distressed couples -- Anxiety and depression -- Evidence based practice in family therapy -- Professional resources. |
| Course: |
COUN440 |
Availability at HKSYU Library
| Location | Call number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| English Book (4/F) | 616.89156 CAR 2012 | Available |