
Systems Theory and Family Therapy
A Primer
Hamilton Books (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 20. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
118 pages
978-0-7618-6981-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides an overview of the basic concepts of a systems theoretical perspective using families and family therapy as examples and illustrations of their application in professional practice. This meta-perspective focuses on viewing problems in context. The difference between first-order and second-order cybernetics is explicated. Readers then are invited to see themselves as parts of the systems with which they are working consistent with a second-order cybernetics perspective. Along the way a difference between modernism and post-modernism as well as constructionism and social constructionism also are described. In addition, theories of individual and family development are presented with implications for their use in family therapy. The book concludes with more than 100 examples of how the meta-perspective of systems theory can be used in work with families.
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Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Publishing group
University Press of America
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
186 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-6981-8 (9780761869818)
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Persons
Raphael Becvar is a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and an Approved Supervisor with many years of experience in both academic and private practice contexts. He has authored and co-authored many books and articles in professional journals. His particular focus is on philosophical/meta-perspectives on mental health and the practice of therapy and a widely recognized teacher of systems theory and family therapy.
Dorothy Becvar, Professor Emerita in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, an Approved Supervisor, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has published extensively and has presented workshops and taught courses, both nationally and internationally, on a wide variety of topics. She is also President/CEO of The Haelan Centers (R), a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting growth and wholeness in body, mind and spirit.
Dorothy Becvar, Professor Emerita in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, an Approved Supervisor, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has published extensively and has presented workshops and taught courses, both nationally and internationally, on a wide variety of topics. She is also President/CEO of The Haelan Centers (R), a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting growth and wholeness in body, mind and spirit.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction: How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: About Theories
Chapter 2: Systems Theory/Cybernetics:A Paradigm Shift
Chapter 3: First-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts
Chapter 4: Second-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts
Chapter 5: Family Interpretive: Systems/Stories
Chapter 6: Family Development through the Life Cycle
Chapter 7: The Family as System
Chapter 8: A Critique and Defense of a Systems Perspective
Chapter 9: Implications for Family Therapy
Chapter 10: In Conclusion
References
Index
Introduction: How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: About Theories
Chapter 2: Systems Theory/Cybernetics:A Paradigm Shift
Chapter 3: First-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts
Chapter 4: Second-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts
Chapter 5: Family Interpretive: Systems/Stories
Chapter 6: Family Development through the Life Cycle
Chapter 7: The Family as System
Chapter 8: A Critique and Defense of a Systems Perspective
Chapter 9: Implications for Family Therapy
Chapter 10: In Conclusion
References
Index