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In Family Therapy, William J. Doherty and Susan H. McDaniel discuss the history, theory, and practice of this systems-oriented therapy.

There are many different types of family therapy, but at the heart of each is systems theory, a model that arose from the fields of biology, physics, chemistry, and cybernetics. The main clinical precept of family systems theory is that individual problems must be understood within their larger family and environmental systems, which often provide the key to successful treatment. Family therapy provides a way of thinking in systemic, relational terms, and a set of strategies for intervening with individuals, couples, families, and other systems. Whether the client is a large family or a single person, family therapy focuses on changing relational interactions.

In addition to this relationship focus, family therapy considers biological, environmental, and cultural influences on the client. Ultimately, this sys

Table of Contents

Series Preface

  1. Introduction
  2. History
  3. Theory
  4. The Therapy Process
  5. Evaluation
  6. Future Developments
  7. Summary

Glossary of Key Terms

References

Index

About the Authors

Family Therapy

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    A Paperback / softback by William J. Doherty, PhD, Susan H. McDaniel

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      Publisher: American Psychological Association
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/10/2009
      ISBN13: 9781433805493, 978-1433805493
      ISBN10: 1433805499
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In Family Therapy, William J. Doherty and Susan H. McDaniel discuss the history, theory, and practice of this systems-oriented therapy.

      There are many different types of family therapy, but at the heart of each is systems theory, a model that arose from the fields of biology, physics, chemistry, and cybernetics. The main clinical precept of family systems theory is that individual problems must be understood within their larger family and environmental systems, which often provide the key to successful treatment. Family therapy provides a way of thinking in systemic, relational terms, and a set of strategies for intervening with individuals, couples, families, and other systems. Whether the client is a large family or a single person, family therapy focuses on changing relational interactions.

      In addition to this relationship focus, family therapy considers biological, environmental, and cultural influences on the client. Ultimately, this sys

      Table of Contents

      Series Preface

      1. Introduction
      2. History
      3. Theory
      4. The Therapy Process
      5. Evaluation
      6. Future Developments
      7. Summary

      Glossary of Key Terms

      References

      Index

      About the Authors

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