Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

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In response to popular demand, Rudi Dallos and Ros Draper have produced a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction the the theory and practice of family therapy and systemic practice. This impressive book offers an overview of the core conceptual framework, illustrated throughout by clinical examples. The chapters contain historical overviews of the development of systemic ideas as well as a thorough description of the core ideas. The book is partly structured by means of a three-phase conceptual map. The three phases detail the development of the early formulations from ideas based predominantly in systems theory, the move to constructivist approaches, and finally contemporary practice inspired by social constructionist and associated narrative therapies. The coverage also includes chapters on emotions and attachments in families and an accessible chapter on research methods with a set of illustrative studies. An innovative feature is the inclusion of a set of resources which can be employed by the individual reader or as part of teaching workshops. These include skill guides at the end of chapters which clearly illustrate the practice of core concepts and a substantial set of appendices containing topic reading lists, formats for exploration and a glossary. Overall the book is conceptually comprehensive as well as providing an accessible "hands-on" resource. It should be valuable to practising and trainee family therapists, and other mental health professionals working with families in a variety of contexts.

About the Author
Rudi Dallos is a psychologist who has been involved in systemic family therapy for over twenty years. He was previously with the Open University where he had written various texts on family life and relationships. He is currently a lecturer in clinical psychology and a consultant clinical psychologist specializing in therapeutic work with eating disorders, adult mental health and couples therapy. He has written several previous books utilizing both his research and clinical experiences, including: Family Belief Systems, Couples, Sex and Power and Interacting Stories.

Ros Draper is a senior therapist and teacher who has made major contributions to the development of family therapy and systemic practice in Britain over the last 25 years. As Senior Clinical Lecturer at The Tavistock Clinic, London, and The Institute of Family Therapy, London, she has worked in both adult and child psychiatric settings. In 1988 Ros co-founded the influential Systemic Thinking and Practice Book Series and her title Teaching Family Therapy (1993) remains a key text in the field. More recently Ros has developed ways of using family therapy and systemic practice in primary care and educational settings and, in addition to her private practice, is a member of the teaching and therapy team at the renowned Family Institute, Cardiff and at the Juniper Centre, an Eating Disorders Service in Southampton.

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Appropriately for a psychotherapy based on the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, there were a range of developments in psychology, communications, psychotherapy and elsewhere which prompted the development of systemic theory and therapy, and no one person or event can be credited as its author. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   32 of 32 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Intro to Family Therapy ,Dallos and Draper O.U.P 2003, 20 Jun 2004 By  J.S.Callaghan (UK) - See all my reviews This review is from: Introduction to Family Therapy (Paperback) Highly recommended!Looked at a few classic texts but this one was the easiest to read/navigate-combinbationof clear layout/design of text and visuals with exercises- and was a great intro for a "newbie" and stood me well after a summer's read for my first year in post-grad Systemic Practice,havinghad no knowledge of Family Therapy!Couldn't recommend this highly enough.Enjoy! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   5.0 out of 5 stars very good text, 5 Jan 2009 By  D. C. BROWN (West, west cornwall, on the very edge) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice (Paperback) I've started a family therapy course this text use extremely useful start to the course. I'm being taught at Plymouth, one of the authors is part of the teaching staff. It makes useful being able to speak directly to the author. I good historical perspective makes up the first half. There are also plenty of skills included. I found the book easy to read and digest. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 2 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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