Marriage and family therapy : a practice-oriented approach /

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Imprint:New York, N.Y. : Springer Pub. Co., ©2011.
Description:1 online resource (xvi, 543 pages)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11258747
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Other authors / contributors:Metcalf, Linda.
ISBN:9780826106827
082610682X
9780826106810
0826106811
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:There are many different models of marriage and family therapy; the challenge for students and beginning practitioners is deciding which one best suits their individual purposes. This highly practical volume elucidates the defining characteristics of 14 contemporary models, including their history, views of change, views of family and the role of the therapist; and methods of assessing family dynamics, goal setting; facilitating change; and knowing when to terminate. Each chapter also includes realistic case studies-many drawn from actual practice-to illustrate how each model would address com.
Other form:Print version: Marriage and family therapy. New York, N.Y. : Springer Pub. Co., ©2011 9780826106810