The Practice of Family Therapy

by Hanna, Joseph H. Brown

This helpful guide shows beginners how to move from the practice of individual therapy to the practice of family therapy, including discussions of both traditional and newer models in the field. In this how-to and practice-based book, the authors use an integrated approach that covers the major models of family therapy. The models are split into phases of assessment and treatment and provide direction for entry-level clinicians as they begin to practice. The book combines competency based ideas and practical examples of how to begin and proceed through the stages of family therapy from the intake interview through termination.

Genres: Nonfiction

368 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1994

Reviews

[Annelise]

An incredible resource for anyone providing counseling services (or a listening ear) to others. I found this to be an unbiased, current look at psychological techniques. I took a lot of helpful resources and tactics from this book. What a good reference for those who may put it to use!

Read for a Graduate Certificate in Counseling course.

[Anna.tomac]

Whether you practice family therapy or not, a tremendous resource on helping people grow and resolve conflict. Gives practical tools that have already helped me more effectively reach people, by breaking several different theories down in ways that allows me to choose the elements I need for a given person or situation. However, this is a very practical resource. Does not allow you to delve into the theories and understand why they work, or give much of a basis for evaluating their efficacy.

[Kjrstin]

this is a good book so far, one of the better ones from school this year. just wish i wasn't forced to read it....