Focusing on the integration of systemic theory, personal construct theory, and narrative analysis, this book invites readers to explore innovative ideas in systemic and family therapy. It encourages reflection on how these diverse approaches can enrich therapeutic practices and enhance understanding of familial dynamics. Through this cross-fertilization of concepts, the work aims to deepen insights into the complexities of human relationships and therapeutic interventions.
Making sense of people's problems
The second edition features new chapters that delve into personal construct formulation, its application in health settings, and collaborative formulation within teams. These updates enhance the book's focus on practical strategies and theoretical insights, providing readers with valuable tools for effective formulation in various contexts.
An introduction to the theory and practice of systemic family therapy This invaluable introductory title offers an overview of the core conceptual framework of family therapy, illustrated throughout by lively examples drawn from clinical practice. The book has been carefully designed as a teaching tool and includes a set of resources that can be used by individual readers or as part of teaching workshops. This new edition has been comprehensively updated throughout. Key additions and changes include: More on the evidence base for the effectiveness of family therapy A stronger focus on attachment and psychodynamic perspectives An entirely new chapter on assessment and formulation An entirely new chapter on integrative practice For counselors, family therapists, psychologists, and students.
Focusing on the evolution of family therapy since the 1950s, this fourth edition presents core concepts and systemic practices from both British and international viewpoints. It highlights recent developments in practice, regulation, and innovation, contextualizing them within broader political, cultural, and geographical frameworks. The updated edition features new material that reflects the latest trends and insights in the field, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding contemporary family therapy.
The framework presented offers a fresh approach to engaging with families, couples, and individuals, integrating elements of narrative and attachment therapy into systemic practice. Rather than being a strict model, it serves as a flexible guide to enhance therapeutic work, emphasizing the importance of relationships and personal stories in the healing process.
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to key concepts of attachment theory, from the work of its founder John Bowlby to the most recent research within the field. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1: Concepts 1. Attachment and caregiving 2. Individual and cultural differences in attachment 3. The neurobiology of attachment 4. Middle childhood and child outcomes in attachment 5. Attachment in adolescence 6. Models of adult attachment 7. Attachment theory and adult mental health 8. Attachment theory and parenting 9. Bereavement and Loss: Attachment and Family Lives Part 2: Applications 10. Attachment interventions in the earliest years 11. Attachment interventions for children in care 12. Attachment in adult psychotherapy 13. Developing services and systems using attachment theory