{"product_id":"introduction-to-family-counseling-9781483351766","title":"Introduction to Family Counseling","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngaging, Creative, and Practical\u003cbr\u003e - Lakitta D. Johnson, \u003cem\u003eJackson State University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Family Counseling: A Case Study Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e presents basic knowledge about family counseling and applies various theoretical models to a case example looking at one nuclear family, along with its extended family members, that readers follow throughout the text. Judy Esposito and Abbi Hattem's multi-generational family is constructed from their experiences as professors and family therapists to exemplify the concepts and theories of family counseling. Beyond the theories of family counseling, students learn about the family life cycle and various tools for assessing families as well as the history of family counseling. Ethical issues relevant to family counseling are also included along with transcripts from hypothetical family counseling sessions throughout the book. In addition, the book focuses on working with diverse families and takes special care \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWorking with Families: A Case Study Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a much needed approach to engaging students in the process of understanding and helping families. By using a multi-generational family case study, the authors open a window into working with families.\" -- Garry M. Breland\u003cbr\u003e\"Engaging, Creative, and Practical\" -- Lakitta D. Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"You get a first-hand experience of being a family counselor as you undergo the experiential process of learning terms, skills, and concerns as you work with a family throughout this text.\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Drew Curtis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Students will enjoy learning family systems from this engaging and comprehensive text.\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Shannon Wolf\u003cbr\u003e\"[\u003cstrong\u003eWorking with Families: A Case Study Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e] is extremely thorough and provides many thought provoking exercise and activities that can be used in the classroom.\" -- Judith E. Beechler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I: Introduction to the Family Chapter 1: The Manning-Kelly Family    Cast List    Genogram    Presenting Problem    History of the Presenting Problem    Social Support    Clinical Observations and Impressions    Preliminary Assessment    Theoretical Conceptualization    Conclusion Chapter 2: Families and the Family Life Cycle    The Family Life Cycle    Conclusion Chapter 3: Assessing Families Traditionally and Creatively    Traditional Assessment Methods    Lifestyle Questionnaire    Family Sculpting    Christina′s Family Sculpture    Family Scripting    Family Play Therapy    Family Puppet Shows    Family Build-A-House    Family Aquarium    Family Play Genograms    Conclusion Part II: Theories of Family Counseling Chapter 4: The Family Systems Approach to Family Counseling    Origins of Family Counseling    Family Systems and Family Dynamics    Family Subsystems    Circular Causation and Feedback Loops    Homeostasis and Equilibrium    Family Rules    First and Second Order Change    Second Order Cybernetics    Function of the Presenting Problem in the Family    Family Resiliency    Systemic Assessment of the Manning-Kelly Family    Conclusions Chapter 5: Multi-Generational Family Counseling    Emotional Fusion and Differentiation of Self    Triangles    Nuclear Family Emotional Process    Family Projection Process    Cut-Offs    Multigenerational Transmissions    Family Roles    Sibling Position    Societal Emotional Process    Genograms    Conclusions Chapter 6: Structural Family Counseling    Structural Family Counseling Concepts    Structural Family Counseling    Using Structural Family Counseling with the Manning-Kelly Family    Summary and Conclusions Chapter 7: Experiential Family Counseling    What is Experiential Counseling?    Experiencing the Emotional Layer of the Family    The Family System    Experiential Counseling Interventions    Virginia Satir′s Family Growth Model    Using Experiential Counseling with the Manning-Kelly Family    Conclusions Chapter 8: Other Approaches to Family Counseling    Introduction    Adlerian Family Counseling    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy    Post-Modern    Integrative Family Counseling    Conclusion Part III: Other Aspects of Family Counseling Chapter 9: Special Topics in Family Counseling    Multicultural Families    LGBTQIA Families    Single-Parent Families    Blended Families    Families with Aging Members    Families with Biomedical Conditions    Families Coping with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders    Domestic Violence    Conclusions Chapter 10: The Counselor′s Experience Working with Families    The Power of Family Systems    How Families Induce Family Counselors    Managing Multiple Relationships    Comfort with Diversity    Experiencing the Family    Experiencing the Manning-Kelly and Jones Family    Self-Awareness, Self-Care, \u0026amp; Ethical Practice [+plan, bal own fam]    The School Counselor′s Experience    Conclusions Chapter 11: Ethics of Family Counseling    Introduction    Protecting Clients    Reporting Laws    Law and Ethics    Referrals    Self-Care    Scope of Practice    Ethical Decision-Making Model    Conclusions Part IV: Current Trends in Family Counseling Chapter 12: Family Issues Requiring Services Beyond Counseling    Cultural Competence Working with Multicultural Families    LGBTQIA    Single-Parent Families    Blended Families    Families with Aging Members    Families with Biomedical Conditions    Families Coping with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders    Domestic Violence    Conclusion Chapter 13: Services Available to Families    Social Services    School Counselors and School Social Workers    In-Home Services    Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention    Respite Care in Group Homes    Wilderness Therapy Programs and Camps    Employee Assistance Programs    Support for Military Families    Faith-Based Support Programs    Non-Profit Agencies    Referral Process Chapter 14: What′s Next for the Manning-Kelly Family?    Introduction    Family Counseling    What′s Next for the Manning-Kelly and Jones Family?    What′s Next for the Individual Family Members?    Family Secrets    Termination    What′s Next for You as a Family Counselor?    Conclusion","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50051536191831,"sku":"9781483351766","price":121.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781483351766.jpg?v=1740362837","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introduction-to-family-counseling-9781483351766","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}