Evaluating and Treating Families

Steven Barreto, Ph.D., ABCFP, is associate professor at William James College and clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (DPHB), with over 30 years of practice and clinical supervision experience.Abigail K. Mansfield Marcaccio, Ph.D., is chief of Psychology and Behavioral Health, SCP Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (RI), and associate clinical professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (DPHB), specializing in the McMaster Approach, family therapy, and clinical training, with more than 20 years of experience.Richard C. Archambault, Ed.D., a retired professor at the Community College of Rhode Island and former clinical assistant professor, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (DPHB), has for 52 years, taught child and family development, and has supervised clinicians for over 40 years. Gabor I. Keitner, M.D., is professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. With over 120 peer reviewed articles, 40 book chapters and 3 books, he is an international authority on family therapy and family intervention combined with pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.

"At long last, the McMaster Problem Centered Systems Therapy of the Family (PCSTF) has been revived and revised. As one of the foundational models for family intervention, the program offers validated assessment tools, semi-structured interview protocols and clear intervention strategies. The model provides a well-needed structure when working with families, but remains process-oriented, therapist directed and patient collaborative. This model provides an excellent road map for teaching and delivering family therapy."Guy Diamond, Ph.D., professor emeritus, University of Pennsylvania; president, ABFT interventional Training Center"Twenty years of further research and clinical practice brings greater depth and richness to the McMaster Approach. Included is a new chapter on working with children that can be used by general therapists. The case examples are constructed to provide the trainee with a grounded approach to typical scenarios with dialogue that clarifies the essence of the McMaster Approach (PCSTF). This evidence-based approach to families is fun to learn, and allows for a therapist to add their own skills as their practice evolves."Alison Heru, M.D., professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine"This revised and updated volume highlights one of the McMaster (PCSTF) Approach's greatest strengths: its systematic, empirically informed framework for understanding how families organize themselves in everyday life. By translating a comprehensive assessment into collaborative, goal-directed treatment, the book helps clinicians move from understanding family patterns to facilitating meaningful change. With contemporary updates, rich case examples, and attention to the complexities families face this text will be a valuable resource for clinicians and trainees seeking a rigorous, evidence-informed approach to working with couples and families."Ira D. Glick, M.D., professor emeritus of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine

• 1. Development And Overview Of The Problem Centered Systems Treatment Of The Family (PCSTF) 2. The Mcmaster Model Of Family Functioning (MMFF) 3. The Problem Centered Systems Treatment Of The Family 4. Keeping The Family On Track: An Illustration Of Portions Of A PCSTF Assessment Interview Covering The Six Mcmaster Dimensions 5. Application Of The Mcmaster Model Of Family Functioning (MMFF) 6. Micro-Moves And Challenges In Clarifying Problems 7. Working With Couple Problems 8. Assessment Instruments 9. Including Children In Problem Centered Systems Therapy Of The Family (PCSTF) 10. Research Using The Mcmaster Model 11. Frequently Asked Questions