Family Therapy Theory and Methods

Author: (USA) Nichols, Schwartz
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive description of the origins, schools, new developments, and evaluation of family therapy. It highlights modern narrative and solution-focused therapies, explaining the theoretical frameworks, operational methods, and similarities and differences between various schools in chronological order. It also introduces key figures in the development of family therapy and addresses hot topics such as poverty, social class, race, domestic violence, and mental health. The book includes new research methods and data, making it highly practical.