An Introduction to Family Therapy

Author:   Rudi Dallos ,  Ros Draper
Publisher:   Open University Press
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780335216055


Pages:   360
Publication Date:   16 May 2005
Format:   Hardback
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This popular introduction to the theory and practice of family therapy offers a comprehensive overview of the core concepts and ideas that have developed in systemic theory from the 1950s to the present day. Thoroughly updated with the latest research and developments, and illustrated throughout with lively examples drawn from clinical practice, this user-friendly guide provides practical resources and suggestions for improved therapeutic practice.New to this edition: A new chapter on systemic formulationA new chapter on practice development 2000-2004 Increased coverage of the evidence base for the effectiveness of family therapyStronger focus on attachment and psychodynamic perspectivesComprehensive references to key people, events and texts Written by experienced authors, this essential resource is key reading for students and practitioners of family therapy as well as those from the fields of counselling, psychology, social work and the helping professions who deal with family issues.

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Author:   Rudi Dallos ,  Ros Draper
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 25.10cm
Weight:   0.770kg
ISBN:  

9780335216055


ISBN 10:   0335216056
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   16 May 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

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List of figures Notes on the authors Preface Foreword Acknowledgements - Rudi Dallos Acknowledgements and dedication - Ros Draper Introduction The first phase - 1950s to mid-70s The second phase - mid-1970s to mid-1980s The third phase - mid-1980s to 2000 Ideas that keep knocking on the door: emotions, attachments and systems Systemic formulation Current practice development 2000-2005: conversations across the boundaries of models Research and evaluation Reflections and critique 2005 Postscripts Topic reading lists Formats for exploration Glossary of terms References Index

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Rudi Dallos is Professor of Clinical psychology and Programme Director of the D.Clin. Psychology training programme at the University of Plymouth. He also teaches on qualifying systemic family therapy courses, an intermediate family therapy course and conducts a variety of guest lecturing. He offers extensive clinical and research supervision, especially in areas related to this proposed publication. He has published a range of book , most recently, Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy (2005) , Working Systemically with Families, 2003, Researching psychotherapy and Counselling, 2005, An Introduction to Family Therapy (2005 2nd edition) and Interacting Stories: Narratives, Family Beliefs and Therapy (1997)

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