An Introduction To Family Therapy - Couverture souple

Dallos, Rudi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0335238017 ISBN 13 : 9780335238019

Editeur : Open University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive and up to date introduction to the theory and practice of systemic family therapy, offering an overview of the core conceptual framework, illustrated throughout by lively examples drawn from clinical practice. The book has been carefully designed as a teaching tool, and includes a set of resources which can be used by individual readers or as part of teaching workshops. This new edition has been comprehensively updated throughout. Key additions and changes include: more on the evidence base for the effectiveness of family therapy, a stronger focus on attachment and psychodynamic perspectives, an entirely new chapter on systemic formulation, and an entirely new chapter on practice development 2000-2004.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The third edition of 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 third edition also contains:

• A new chapter on couple therapy
• A new chapter on practice development up to 2009
• Sections highlighting the importance of multi-disciplinary practice in health and welfare

Lists of key texts and diagrams, suggested reading organized by topic, and 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.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Rudi Dallos is Programme Director and Professor in Clinical Psychology on the Plymouth University doctoral training course in clinical psychology. He is also a consultant clinical psychologist and teaches on several family therapy training courses. He has published a number books with Open University Press including, Researching Psychotherapy and Counselling (2005, co-written with Arlene Vetere), Attachment Narrative Therapy (2006) and Reflective Practice in Psychotherapy and Counselling (2009, co-edited with Jacqui Stedmon).

Ros Draper is a therapist, teacher and supervisor who has made major contributions to the development of family therapy in Britain over the last thirty years. When Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Tavistock Clinic, London and working at the Institute of Family Therapy, London, she developed her practice in both adult and child psychiatric settings. Ros was chair for the Institute of Family Therapy and Birkbeck College, University of London MSc in a Systemic Approach to Management, Coaching and Consultation, and currently has a private practice in Hampshire and London.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Open University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0335238017
• ISBN 13: 9780335238019
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 392