The Practice of Family Therapy

by Suzanne Midori Hanna

Now in its fifth edition, The Practice of Family Therapy comes at a time when traditional approaches to psychotherapy have given way to multidimensional strategies that best serve the needs of diverse groups who are grappling with the many challenges unique to family therapy practice. With expanded coverage of different models, along with new developments in evidence-based and postmodern practices, this integrative textbook bridges the gap between science and systemic/relational approaches, as it guides the reader through each stage of family therapy. Part I lays the groundwork by introducing the first-, second-, and third-generation models of family therapy, teaching the reader to integrate different elements from these models into a systemic structure of practice. Part II explores the practical application of these models, including scripts for specific interventions and rich case examples that highlight how to effectively work with diverse client populations. Students will learn how to make connections between individual symptoms and cutting-edge family practices to respond successfully to cases of substance abuse, trauma, grief, depression, suicide risk, violence, LGBTQ families, and severely mentally ill clients and their families. Also included are study guides for each model and a glossary to review main concepts. Aligned with the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards’ (AMFTRB) knowledge and content statements, this textbook will be key reading for graduate students who are preparing for the national licensing exam in marriage and family therapy.

Genres: Nonfiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1994

Reviews

[Annelise · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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....