Systemic Family Therapy
From Theory to Practice
1st Edition
Published on 27. September 2010
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-1-4129-3696-5 (ISBN)
Description
No other available text offers such a hands-on approach to marriage and family therapy theory. At the core of Systemic Family Therapy are comprehensive sections devoted to each developmental phase of the family therapy movement. With clear descriptions and session-by-session case examples, the author explores specific approaches within each of these phases. With this pragmatic tenor, students will gain a clear and in-depth understanding of how family theory concepts relate to practice-as well as ways those concepts interact with each other.
Key Features
Uses specific examples and session-by-session case studies to illustrate how theoretical construct actually work in practice
Outlines the shifts in thinking of the family therapy field-from modern to postmodern
Uses rich graphic representations and straightforward tables to illustrate key theoretical concepts
Incorporates compelling questions and learning exercises that will lead to dynamic class discussions
Intended Audience
A refreshing departure from traditional instruction of family therapy theory, this core textbook is an excellent resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students of family therapy, counseling, social work, and family studies.
Key Features
Uses specific examples and session-by-session case studies to illustrate how theoretical construct actually work in practice
Outlines the shifts in thinking of the family therapy field-from modern to postmodern
Uses rich graphic representations and straightforward tables to illustrate key theoretical concepts
Incorporates compelling questions and learning exercises that will lead to dynamic class discussions
Intended Audience
A refreshing departure from traditional instruction of family therapy theory, this core textbook is an excellent resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students of family therapy, counseling, social work, and family studies.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is the clearest and most comprehensive review of systems-based therapies that I have seen in my 30 years of practicing and teaching family therapy to clinicians in the field. The writing is clean and straightforward, with copious examples to anchor and illuminate concepts. Dr. Winek has covered the subject well, with all major models included. Nine models are reviewed in depth, preceded by three of the best chapters on the history and development of the field that I have ever read.As the book's subtitle suggests, this text is an elegant blend of theory and practice, and all readers can find ideas to improve their thinking on the subject, regardless of their level of experience. As a practicing therapist, Dr. Winek never strays too far from the application of theoretical concepts to the actual practice of therapy. He is careful to answer the question, "If this is true, now what?" In my opinion, if this question isn't answered, theory has little value as a guide to action in face-to-face sessions with client families.
On a 10-point scale of worst-best textbooks on the subject, this book approaches a 10, and is the only book on family therapy-out of a library of 50 books-which sits next to my reading chair." -- John T. Edwards, Ph.D.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
794 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-3696-5 (9781412936965)
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Jon L. Winek, PhD, LMFT, LPC, currently directs the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Appalachian State University, where he has been teaching since 1993. He has been involved with the theoretical development of the treatment program at Family Solutions, and continues to provide ongoing clinical supervision to the staff. He is the author of the DVD series, Systemic Family Therapy: From Theory to Practice, as well numerous book chapters and journal articles.
Content
Acknowledgements
Dedication
PART I: HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT
Ch 1. The Shift From Linear to Systemic Epistemology
Introduction
Epistemological Assumptions
Methodology
Pre-Systemic World-View
Shift to a Systems Paradigm
Key Terms
Relationship Styles
Summary
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 2. The Shift From First Order to Second Order Epistemology
Introduction
The Structural Functional View
A New View of Reality
Postmodernism
Psychosociobiological View
Medical Family Therapy
Spirituality
Empirical Validation
Integration
Summary
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 3. Critical Challenges, Ethnicity, Gender, Violence and Sexual Orientation and Families
Introduction
A Critique of Ethnocentricity in Marriage and Family Therapy
A Critique of Gender in Mariage and Family Therapy
Anti-Violence and Abuse in Relationships Stance
Gay and Lesbian Families
Summary
Discussion Questions
PART II: FIRST GENERATION MODELS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Ch 4. Behavioral Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Metaphors
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Behavioral Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Billy's Temper Tantrums
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 5. Bowenian Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Bowenian Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of George's Anxiety
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 6. Symbolic Experiential Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Symbolic Experiential Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Oppositional Defiant Bill
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
PART III: SYSTEMIC MODELS OF MARIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Ch 7. Mental Research Institute Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Mental Research Institute Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Mr. Taylor's Poor Self-Esteem
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
References
Ch 8. Structural Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Structural Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Pablo's Truancy
Evaluationg
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 9. Strategic Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovation in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Strategic Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Roger's Dress
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
PART IV: POSTMODERN MODELS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Ch 10. Solution Focused Brief Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Solution Focused Brief Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Josh's Soiled Pants
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 11. Constructivist Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Constructivist Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Alecia's Rebellion Against Anorexia
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 12. Narrative Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Dedication
PART I: HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT
Ch 1. The Shift From Linear to Systemic Epistemology
Introduction
Epistemological Assumptions
Methodology
Pre-Systemic World-View
Shift to a Systems Paradigm
Key Terms
Relationship Styles
Summary
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 2. The Shift From First Order to Second Order Epistemology
Introduction
The Structural Functional View
A New View of Reality
Postmodernism
Psychosociobiological View
Medical Family Therapy
Spirituality
Empirical Validation
Integration
Summary
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 3. Critical Challenges, Ethnicity, Gender, Violence and Sexual Orientation and Families
Introduction
A Critique of Ethnocentricity in Marriage and Family Therapy
A Critique of Gender in Mariage and Family Therapy
Anti-Violence and Abuse in Relationships Stance
Gay and Lesbian Families
Summary
Discussion Questions
PART II: FIRST GENERATION MODELS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Ch 4. Behavioral Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Metaphors
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Behavioral Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Billy's Temper Tantrums
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 5. Bowenian Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Bowenian Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of George's Anxiety
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 6. Symbolic Experiential Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Symbolic Experiential Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Oppositional Defiant Bill
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
PART III: SYSTEMIC MODELS OF MARIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Ch 7. Mental Research Institute Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Mental Research Institute Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Mr. Taylor's Poor Self-Esteem
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
References
Ch 8. Structural Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Structural Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Pablo's Truancy
Evaluationg
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 9. Strategic Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovation in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Strategic Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Roger's Dress
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
PART IV: POSTMODERN MODELS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Ch 10. Solution Focused Brief Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Solution Focused Brief Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Josh's Soiled Pants
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 11. Constructivist Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach
Innovations in Practice
Questioning
Structuring
Responding
Applications
Acting as a Constructivist Family Therapist
Case Example: The Case of Alecia's Rebellion Against Anorexia
Evaluating
Learning Exercises
Discussion Questions
Ch 12. Narrative Family Therapy
Thinking About This Approach