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A pragmatic, clinical approach focuses on the essential knowledge needed for the successful practice of family therapy
The Essentials of Family Therapy examines the full scope of family therapy - its rich history, classic schools, and latest developments - with an increased emphasis on practical issues. With its focus on contemporary clinical practice, illustrative case studies, and extremely practical presentation, The Essentials of Family Therapy helps readers gain a thorough understanding of why a therapy technique is successful and how they can apply it in their own practice.

The 7th Edition features new case studies with Reflect and Apply Questions to help students think about how to apply therapeutic principles; end-of chapter questions that are designed to help readers think critically about the principles in the chapter and consider how to apply them; and additional content highlighting the essential concepts in each chapter. New material that emphasizes recent trends in clinical practice has been added, including: a revised Cognitive-Behavioral chapter that focuses on recent trends (Ch.9); a new section on families with transgender members (Ch. 10); and a new chapter about research (Ch. 14).

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Contents:

Brief Contents PART I: THE CONTEXT OF FAMILY THERAPY

Introduction: Becoming a Family Therapist

The Evolution of Family Therapy
Basic Techniques of Family Therapy
The Fundamental Concepts of Family Therapy

PART II: THE CLASSIC SCHOOLS OF FAMILY THERAPY

Bowen Family Systems Therapy
Strategic Family Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Experiential Family Therapy
Psychoanalytic Family Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

PART III: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN FAMILY THERAPY

Family Therapy in the Twenty-First Century
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy

PART IV: THE EVALUATION OF FAMILY THERAPY

Comparative Analysis
Family Therapy Research