Family Therapy
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-119-95464-4 (ISBN)
Presents a unique, integrative approach to the theory and practice of family therapy
Distinctive style addresses family behaviour patterns, family belief systems and narratives, and broader contextual factors in problem formation and resolution
Shows how the model can be applied to address issues of childhood and adolescence (e.g. conduct problems, drug abuse) and of adulthood (e.g. marital distress, anxiety, depression)
Student-friendly features: chapters begin with a chapter plan and conclude with a summary of key points; theoretical chapters include a glossary of new terms; case studies and further reading suggestions are included throughout
Professor Alan Carr is the director of the Doctoral training programme in clinical psychology at University College Dublin and Consultant Couple and Family Therapist at the Clanwilliam Institute in Dublin. He has published over 20 books and 200 academic papers and conference presentations in the fields of family therapy and clinical psychology. He has extensive experience in family therapy and clinical psychology, having worked in the field in the UK, Ireland, and Canada.
About the Author ix Foreword to the Third Edition xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xvii
Part One Central Concepts in Family Therapy 1
Chapter 1 Goals of Family Therapy across the Lifecycle 3
The Family Lifecycle 5
Lifecycle Stages Associated with Separation and Divorce 33
The Individual Lifecycle 41
Gender-role Development 48
Gay and Lesbian Lifecycles 49
Class, Creed and Colour 51
Conclusion 52
Further Readings 53
Chapter 2 Origins of Family Therapy 54
Movements: Child Guidance, Marriage Counselling and Sex Therapy 55
Disciplines: Social Work, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology 56
Group Therapy: Group Analysis, Encounter Groups, Psychodrama and Gestalt Therapy 57
Research Traditions: Work Groups, Role Theory and Schizophrenia 59
Gregory Bateson 62
Three Organising Themes: Behaviour Patterns, Beliefs and Contexts 74
Conclusion 76
Glossary 77
Further Readings 79
Chapter 3 Theories that Focus on Behaviour Patterns 81
MRI Brief Therapy 81
Strategic Family Therapy 91
Structural Family Therapy 95
Cognitive-behavioural Couple and Family Therapy 98
Functional Family Therapy 101
Conclusion 104
Glossary 105
Further Readings 111
Chapter 4 Theories that Focus on Belief Systems 115
Epistemology: Positivism, Constructivism, Socialconstructionism, Modernism and Postmodernism 115
A Constructivist Approach to Family Therapy 125
Milan Systemic Family Therapy 130
Social-constructionist Developments 133
Solution-focused Therapy 137
Narrative Therapy 140
Conclusion 144
Glossary 146
Further Readings 154
Chapter 5 Theories that Focus on Contexts 160
Transgenerational Family Therapy 160
Psychoanalytic Family Therapy 170
Attachment-based Therapies 172
Experiential Family Therapy 180
Multisystemic Family Therapy 187
Psychoeducational Family Therapy 188
Conclusion 190
Glossary 191
Further Readings 199
Chapter 6 Integrative Models 202
Metaframeworks 202
Integrative Problem-centred Therapy 205
Integrative Problem-centred Metaframeworks 208
Attachment Narrative Therapy 209
Integrative Couple Therapy 210
Affective-reconstructive Couple Therapy 212
Integrative Applications within Specific Professions 214
Conclusion 215
Glossary 216
Further Readings 216
Part Two Processes in Family Therapy 219
Chapter 7 The Stages of Family Therapy 221
Stage 1. Planning 221
Stage 2. Assessment 225
Stage 3. Treatment 244
Stage 4. Disengaging or Recontracting 250
Conclusion 255
Further Readings 255
Chapter 8 Formulating Problems and Exceptions 256
The Three-column Problem-formulation Model 259
The Three-column Exception-formulation Model 267
Questions to Ask when Constructing Three-column Formulations 271
Recursive Reformulation 277
Conclusion 279
Further Reading 279
Chapter 9 Interventions for Behaviour, Beliefs and Contexts 280
Criteria for Selecting Interventions 280
Behaviour-focused Interventions 284
Interventions Focusing on Belief Systems 299
Interventions Focusing on Historical, Contextual and Constitutional Factors 307
Conclusion 320
Further Readings 320
Part Three Family Therapy Practice with Childand Adolescent-focused Problems 321
Chapter 10 Conduct Problems 323
Systemic Model of Conduct Problems 326
Family Therapy for Conduct Problems 332
Conclusion 344
Further Readings 345
Chapter 11 Drug Misuse in Adolescence 346
Systemic Model of Drug Misuse in Adolescence 346
Family Therapy for Drug Misuse in Adolescence 354
Conclusion 360
Further Readings 360
Part Four Family Therapy Practice with Adult-focused Problems 361
Chapter 12 Distressed Couples 363
Systemic Model of Distressing Intimate Relationships 365
Couple Therapy 370
Conclusion 386
Further Readings 386
Chapter 13 Depression and Anxiety 388
Depression 388
Anxiety 390
Systemic Model of Depression and Anxiety 392
Couple Therapy for Depression and Anxiety 397
Conclusion 411
Further Readings 411
Part Five Research and Resources 413
Chapter 14 Evidence-based Practice in Couple and Family Therapy 415
Overall Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Systemic Therapy 415
Child-focused Problems 416
Adult-focused Problems 437
Common Factors 452
Conclusion 453
Glossary 454
Further Reading 455
Chapter 15 Professional Resources 456
Written Communication 456
Training Exercises 462
Conclusion 486
References 488
Index 526
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 4.10.2012 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology |
| Verlagsort | Hoboken |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 158 x 236 mm |
| Gewicht | 816 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-95464-9 / 1119954649 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-95464-4 / 9781119954644 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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