Family Therapy: Concepts & Methods (8th Edition)
Basic Approach: Family Therapy: Concepts and Methodsis the definitive classic text in the field of family therapy. The first textbook written for family therapy, it continues to be the most authoritative and comprehensive. By covering all major schools and developments in family therapy, students receive a thorough grounding in the profession. Numerous case studies throughout the text help students understand the link between history, theory, and practice. New to This Edition: At the heart of the changes in this new edition ofFamily Therapyare Chapters 6 and 7 on solution-focused and narrative therapy. These chapters have been completely revamped and expanded, taking a more sympathetic, detailed approach to  these therapies and including much new case material. Other changes in the new edition include:NEW!Chapter 4 discusses the basic techniques of family therapy Expanded coverage in Chapter 6 provides a detailed exploration of Jay Haley’sstrategic therapyNEW!Section in Chapter 8 covers play therapy techniques with young childrenExtended case study in Chapter 10 demonstrates the step-by-step practice ofcognitive-behavioral therapyNEW!Section in Chapter 11 incorporates feminist family therapy practiceNEW!Chapter 16 addresses the role of research in understanding what worksbest in family therapyClinical technique emphasized throughout for a more consistent focus Also by Michael Nichols:Assessing Families and Couples: FromSymptom to System,  ISBN:  0-205-47012-2, by Dr. SalvadorMinuchin, Michael P. Nichols,College of William and Mary,andWai Yung Lee,HKU Family Institute A step-by-step guide to assessing couples and families,AssessingFamilies and Couples,offers a clear delineation of the process offamily therapy through richly illustrated case material, featuringclients from diverse backgrounds. For ordering information, go to www.ablongman.com Contact your local representative to learn about MyHelpingLab™ —Where Practice Comes To Life!and special value-packaging options: www.ablongman.com/replocator