The Essentials of Family Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Practice

Authored by Michael Nichols and Sean Davis, The Essentials of Family Therapy adopts a pragmatic and clinical approach, focusing on the fundamental knowledge required for the effective practice of family therapy.

A Rich History, Classic Schools, and Latest Developments

This esteemed textbook examines the full scope of family therapy, delving into its rich history, classic schools, and latest developments, with a heightened emphasis on practical issues. The authors’ focus on contemporary clinical practice, accompanied by illustrative case studies and an extremely practical presentation, enables readers to gain a thorough understanding of why a therapy technique is successful and how they can apply it in their own practice.

Features of the 7th Edition

The 7th edition of The Essentials of Family Therapy boasts a range of new features, including:

• New case studies with Reflect and Apply Questions, designed to encourage students to think critically about how to apply therapeutic principles in real-world scenarios.
• End-of-chapter questions that stimulate critical thinking and prompt readers to consider the practical application of principles outlined in each chapter.
• Additional content highlighting the essential concepts in each chapter, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Recent Trends in Clinical Practice

This latest edition also incorporates new material that emphasizes recent trends in clinical practice, including:

• A revised Cognitive-Behavioral chapter that focuses on recent trends (Chapter 9).
• A new section on families with transgender members (Chapter 10), providing therapists with valuable insights into this critical area of practice.
• A new chapter dedicated to research (Chapter 14), offering readers a deeper understanding of the role of research in informing effective family therapy practices.

Product Details

Publisher: Pearson
Edition: 7th
Publication Date: April 19, 2019
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
ISBN-10: 0135168090
ISBN-13: 978-0135168097

With its comprehensive coverage, practical approach, and emphasis on contemporary clinical practice, The Essentials of Family Therapy is an indispensable resource for students, practitioners, and educators in the field of family therapy.