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Book SynopsisThis controversial book proposes that therapists work with parents in therapy rather than with the child. The authors argue that parent therapy is not only a useful alternative to individual child treatment, but is also more effective in helping the child.
Trade ReviewParent Therapy is decidedly a contribution to the body of work that expands the options of providing psychotherapy to children. * PsycCRITIQUES *
Jacobs and Wachs propose an innovative approach to the problems of children and their families; child therapists should concentrate on work with parents, rather than reflexively relying on direct contact with children themselves. The book is full of useful and problem-focused, clinical vignettes. Both beginners and experienced clinicians will find themselves challenged and refreshed. -- Stephen Seligman, D.M.H.
By keeping a steady eye on the complex relational matrices in which children are embedded, by maintaining clinical interest in the subjectivity and intersubjectivity of parents and children, Jacobs and Wachs propose new modes of intervention for children and families in crisis. -- Adrienne Harris Ph.D., New York University
This volume is a groundbreaking addition to the treatment of children. The authors expand a relational model to explore the psychodynamics arising in the therapeutic process between children, parents, and therapists. The clinical examples are compelling in illustrating new principles of treatment. This book provides a valuable, innovative approach to working with children. -- Jeffrey Seinfeld, Ph.D.
