An integrative framework unifying family therapy theory, research, and practice Divergent theoretical schools and expanding research make family and couple therapy difficult to learn coherently. Now in its Fourth Edition, Family Therapy: Concepts Process and Practice critically evaluates major schools and synthesizes their contributions into a distinctive integrative practice model. This single-authored volume draws together theory, technique, and empirical findings on therapeutic effectiveness into one structured approach. Family Therapy organizes theoretical approaches by their focus on behaviour patterns, belief systems, and contextual factors, enabling structured comparative analysis. The integrative model is applied to common child-focused and adult-focused problems with detailed clinical guidance. Research on systemic therapy effectiveness is reviewed throughout, with implications for evidence-based practice clearly outlined for each problem area. Readers will also find: Training exercises designed to develop the specific clinical skills required for applying the integrative model in therapy sessionsCritical evaluation of systemic, structural, strategic, narrative, and other major theoretical schools informing contemporary couple and family practiceCoverage aligned with postgraduate professional training programme curricula across multiple mental health disciplines and therapeutic orientationsGuidance on incorporating culture, gender, and socioeconomic context into family and couple assessment and intervention planning decisionsOutcome research reviews examining systemic interventions for psychological problems commonly encountered across the lifespan in clinical settingsWritten for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, and nurse therapists training in family and couple therapy, this volume also serves qualified practitioners and training programme directors. Its integrative framework reconciles competing theoretical models into a unified, evidence-informed approach to systemic clinical practice.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-10
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology
Antal sidor:624
Upplaga:4
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781394337392

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Alan Carr, PhD, is Professor of Clinical Psychology at University College Dublin and found- ing director of the UCD doctoral programme in clinical psychology. For over 30 years he maintained a couple and family therapy clinical practice at the Clanwilliam Institute, Dublin, treating individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. A member of the steering group for the UCD MSc in family therapy, he has produced over 30 volumes and 300 papers spanning family therapy, clinical psychology, and positive psychology.

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About the Book xiiAbout the Author xiiiPreface xivAcknowledgements xviiiPart One Central Concepts in Family Therapy 1Chapter 1 Family Therapy Across the Lifecycle 3Chapter 2 Origins of Family Therapy 65Chapter 3 Theories that Focus on Behaviour Patterns and Feelings 103Chapter 4 Theories that Focus on Belief Systems 138Chapter 5 Theories that Focus on Contexts 193Chapter 6 Integrative Models 234Part Two Processes in Family Therapy 261Chapter 7 The Stages Of Family Therapy 263Chapter 8 Formulating Problems and Exceptions 296Chapter 9 Interventions for Behaviour, Feelings, Beliefs, and Contexts 321Part Three Family Therapy Practice with Child and Adolescent-Focused Problems 383Chapter 10 Conduct Problems 385Chapter 11 Drug Misuse In Adolescence 411Part Four Family Therapy Practice with Adult-Focused Problems 429Chapter 12 Distressed Couples 431Chapter 13 Depression and Anxiety 459Part Five Research and Training 485Chapter 14 Research-Informed Practice in Couple and Family Therapy 487Chapter 15 Training Exercises 563Conclusion 588Index 000