The fourth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family Therapy provides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy & systemic practice covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present day The book considers both British & International perspectives &
Includes:: the latest developments in current practice regulation & innovation looking at these developments within a wider political cultural & geographical context The fully revised fourth edition also contains new material on EXPANDED Chapter 4 ' Ideas that keep knocking on the door'-updated with applications of attachment & narrative therapy linking these ideas to issues of developing the therapeutic alliance with families EXPANDED Chapter 5 ' Systemic Formulation'- updated with a view of formulation as a core skill in many therapeutic models & an alternative to diagnosis EXPANDED Chapter 6 '21st Century Practice Development'- updated to include cutting edge innovations in the field such as integrative practice EXPANDED Chapter 7 ' Couple Therapy'- updated to include the more recent process & outcome research in the models making link with current systemic practice & using more illustrative examples & highlighting how Relate has changed EXPANDED Chapter 8 ' Research & Evaluation'- updated with a greater range or research methods & contemporary emphasis on evidence based practice Greater focus on key family therapy skills throughout the book in the updated ' Formats of Exploration' feature in each chapter Expanded lists of key texts & diagrams suggested reading organized by topic & new practical examples & exercises are also used in order to encourage the reader to explore & experiment with the ideas in their own practice This book is key reading for students & practitioners of family therapy & systemic practice as well as those from the fields of counselling psychology social work & the helping professions who deal with family issues The fourth edition of Dallos & Draper's book admirably achieves its aim of giving an overview of the field of systemic therapy from the 1950s to the present day with a consideration of both British & international perspectives taking account of the wider political cultural & geographical context Like its previous editions the fourth edition of Dallos & Draper's introductory family therapy book will continue to be a valued resource for both students on family therapy training programmes & experienced professionals I recommend it highly Alan Carr Review in the Journal of Family Therapy December 2015