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OverviewBrief strategic family therapy (BSFT) is an evidence‑based intervention for diagnosing and correcting patterns of family interactions that are linked to distressing experiences and symptoms in children ages 6‑18. This clinical guide shows practitioners how to transform family interactions from conflictive to collaborative, from habitual to proactive, so that the love trapped behind the anger can flourish, and family members can re‑bond in loving and mutually caring relationships Readers of this book will learn how to engage families that are reluctant to become involved in family therapy, and structure a 12‑to 16‑week intervention that will effect powerful behavioral change. Therapists help adults learn to collaborate with one another to nurture, guide, and handle misbehavior among children and teens. Dozens of detailed clinical examples show practitioners how to navigate family complexities, and how to work through the challenging decision points they present. Full Product DetailsAuthor: José Szapocznik, PhD , Olga HervisPublisher: American Psychological Association Imprint: American Psychological Association Weight: 0.455kg ISBN: 9781433831706ISBN 10: 1433831708 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 28 January 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction 1. Basic Concepts of Brief Strategic Family Therapy Family Systems Structure: The Script for the Family Play Strategy Context Process Versus Content: A Critical Distinction Advice to Therapists Key Takeaways 2. Joining: Preparing the Terrain Creating the Therapeutic System Joining Techniques Advice to Therapists Key Takeaways 3. Diagnosing Family Systems Patterns of Interactions Organization Resonance Family Developmental Stage Identified Patienthood Conflict Resolution Life Context Key Takeaways 4. Applied Issues in Diagnosis Encouraging Enactment Defining Adaptive or Maladaptive Patterns Planning Treatment on the Basis of Diagnosis Interrelationship Between Dimensions Key Takeaways 5. Orchestrating Change: Restructuring Building on Joining and Diagnosis Working in the Present Developing Mastery: Helping the Family Build Competence in Adaptive Interactions The Process of Restructuring Key Takeaways 6. Pitfalls to Avoid Content-Driven Therapy About-ism Centralization of the Therapist Lecturing and Philosophizing Losing the Leadership in the Therapeutic System Doing for the Family or Playing a Family Role Getting “Sucked” Into the Family’s Frame Failing to Close the Deal Key Takeaways 7. Engaging Families Into Brief Strategic Family Therapy Challenges for Therapists Diagnostic Dimensions of Engagement How to Engage Reluctant Families Working With Challenging Family Interactional Patterns Key Takeaways 8. Applying Brief Strategic Family Therapy to Different Circumstances When the Family’s Home Is the Practice Setting Family Compositions Special Circumstances Key Takeaways 9. Bringing It All Together: The Case of JJ JJ’s Case Engaging the Family The First Therapy Session Session 2 Sessions 3 to 5 Sessions 6 and 7 Session 8 Sessions 9 to 12 Key Takeaways Concluding Thoughts References Index About the AuthorsReviewsAuthor InformationJosé Szapocznik, PhD is the co-developer of brief strategic family therapy. He is Professor of Public Health Sciences, Architecture, Psychology, and Educational and Psychological Studies at the University of Miami, and Director of the Center for Family Studies at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His policy roles include service on the NIH National Advisory Councils for the National Institute on Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. He has received more than $125 million in NIH funding and has over 280 scholarly publications. Olga E. Hervis, MSW, LCSW, is the co-developer of brief strategic family therapy and family effectiveness training. She has held academic positions at the University of Miami, Florida International University and Barry University. She is a frequent consultant on scientific studies on family therapy, having served in numerous national grant review committees for the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Justice. Olga’s work has been published in books and scholarly articles, and she has won numerous awards, including the 2000 Exemplary Model in Substance Abuse Prevention Award presented to her and José Szapocznik, by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention in Washington, DC. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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