Essentials of Family Therapy, The (Book Alone) - Softcover

Nichols, Michael P.; Schwartz, Richard C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205408141 ISBN 13: 9780205408146

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

The Essentials of Family Therapy, Second Edition, by counseling experts Michael P. Nichols and Richard C. Schwartz, examines the rich history, classic schools, and latest developments of family therapy while emphasizing clinical practice. This book includes the latest models, treatment of basic clinical practice, research, ethics, and diversity every professional must know, as well as a rich description of the contemporary influences on the field. This new edition includes expanded treatment of ethical issues, more material on diversity issues, a new chapter on research, and a new section on in-home therapy further arm practicing therapists with practical knowledge.

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This second edition of The Essentials of Family Therapy examines the rich history, classic schools, and latest developments of family therapy while emphasizing clinical practice. This text is designed for students of Family Therapy, Practice with Children and Families, and Marriage and Family Counseling in Counseling and Psychology programs, as well as for therapists in practice.

In comparison with the classic work from these authors, titled Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, this volume contains more up-to-date descriptions of the latest models, an expanded treatment of basic clinical practice, new material on research, ethics, and diversity, and a thorough, consistent emphasis on clinical techniques throughout. The Essentials of Family Therapy contains less abstract theory than its larger predecessor, and highlights the accomplishments and techniques of successful contemporaries in the field.

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Synopsis

This second edition of The Essentials of Family Therapy examines the rich history, classic schools, and latest developments of family therapy while emphasizing clinical practice. Similar to another classic work from the same authors, titled Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, Sixth Edition this volume contains up-to-date descriptions of the latest models; expanded coverage of basic clinical practice; new material on research, ethics, and diversity; and a thorough, consistent emphasis on clinical techniques throughout. The Essentials of Family Therapy contains less history and theory than its larger predecessor, and highlights the accomplishments and techniques of successful contemporaries in the field.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0205408141
• ISBN 13: 9780205408146
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384