Main description:

* Written in a language and structure that is more comprehensive and culturally aware than existing literature.

* Fills a market need for a textbook designed for students' initial exposure to family systems theory.

* Illustrated with case studies as well as divided into theory and practice.

Contents:

Part I: Theoretical Overview 1. History of Family Systems Theory 2. Differentiating Therapeutic Theory and Clinical Modality 3. Role of the Therapist in Family Systems Theory Part II: Theoretical Application 4. FST Concept I) Wholeness 5. FST Concept II) You Cannot Not Communicate 6. FST Concept III) Context Is Key 7. FST Concept IV) Co-occurring Systems 8. FST Concept V) Boundaries 9. FST Concept VI) Circular Causality Part III: Additional Considerations 10. Role of Individual Psychology in Family Systems Theory 11. Cultural Considerations of Family Systems Theory