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An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice Rudi Dallos

An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice By Rudi Dallos

An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice by Rudi Dallos

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The fourth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family Therapy provides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy and systemic practice, covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present day.

An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice Summary

An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice by Rudi Dallos

The fourth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family Therapy provides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy and systemic practice, covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present day.

The book considers both British and International perspectives and includes the latest developments in current practice, regulation and innovation, looking at these developments within a wider political, cultural and geographical context. The fully revised fourth edition also contains new material on:

  • EXPANDED Chapter 4 'Ideas that keep knocking on the door'-updated with applications of attachment & narrative therapy, linking these ideas to issues of developing the therapeutic alliance with families
  • EXPANDED Chapter 5 'Systemic Formulation'- updated with a view of formulation as a core skill in many therapeutic models, and an alternative to diagnosis
  • EXPANDED Chapter 6 '21st Century Practice Development'- updated to include cutting edge innovations in the field, such as integrative practice
  • EXPANDED Chapter 7 'Couple Therapy'- updated to include the more recent process and outcome research in the models, making link with current systemic practice and using more illustrative examples and highlighting how Relate has changed
  • EXPANDED Chapter 8 'Research and Evaluation'- updated with a greater range or research methods and contemporary emphasis on evidence based practice
  • Greater focus on key family therapy skills throughout the book in the updated 'Formats of Exploration' feature in each chapter

    Expanded lists of key texts and diagrams, suggested reading organized by topic, and new practical examples and exercises are also used in order to encourage the reader to explore and experiment with the ideas in their own practice.

    This book is key reading for students and practitioners of family therapy and systemic practice as well as those from the fields of counselling, psychology, social work and the helping professions who deal with family issues,

  • The fourth edition of Dallos and Draper's book admirably achieves its aim of giving an overview of the field of systemic therapy from the 1950s to the present day, with a consideration of both British and international perspectives, taking account of the wider political, cultural and geographical context. Like its previous editions, the fourth edition of Dallos and Draper's introductory family therapy book will continue to be a valued resource for both students on family therapy training programmes and experienced professionals. I recommend it highly.

    Alan Carr, Review in the Journal of Family Therapy, December 2015

    • About Rudi Dallos

    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)

    Table of Contents

    Introduction
    Experiences of systemic and family therapy
    A family's view
    Two therapists' views
    What is the 'family'?
    The family life cycle
    Allowing the family a voice
    The organizing framework of this book
    Key texts offering a historical overview of systemic and family therapy

    Setting the scene - 1950s

    1. The first phase - 1950s to mid-1970s
    Cultural landscape
    Influential people and ideas
    Practice
    Commentary
    Key texts
    Skill guides

    2. The second phase - mid-1970s to mid-1980s
    Cultural landscape
    Influential people and ideas
    Practice
    Commentary
    Key texts
    Skill guides

    3. The third phase - mid-1980s to 2000
    Cultural landscape
    Influential people and ideas
    Practice
    Commentary
    Key texts
    Skill guides

    4. Emotions and attachments as the driving force in family systems
    Emotions and early family therapy concepts
    Attachment theory
    Attachment-oriented systemic therapies
    Reflections and summary
    Key texts

    5. Systemic formulation and formulating
    Systemic theory: Formulation and formulating
    A case example of systemic formulation
    Formulating
    Commentary
    Key texts
    Skill guides
    Systemic formulation

    6. Twenty-first century practice development: Conversations across the boundaries of models
    Cultural landscape
    Practice
    Commentary
    Key texts

    7. Couple therapy
    Culture, family and couples contexts
    Approaches to couple therapy
    Influential people, ideas and services
    Twenty-first century practice and service developments
    Commentary
    Key texts

    8. Research and evaluation
    Introduction
    Why conduct research?
    Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence
    Science, research and systemic therapy
    Evaluation research: Does family therapy work?
    Therapy process research
    Family theory research
    Discussion and reflections
    Key texts

    9. Reflections 2015
    Current state of the art
    Crystal-ball gazing
    Developmental perspectives
    Review and summary
    Integrations

    Additional information

    GOR009766483
    9780335264544
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    An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice by Rudi Dallos
    Rudi Dallos
    Used - Very Good
    Paperback
    Open University Press
    2015-10-16
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