An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice

Author:   Rudi Dallos ,  Ros Draper
Publisher:   Open University Press
Edition:   5th edition
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9780335251827


Publication Date:   06 June 2024
Format:   Paperback
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“Systemic family therapy owes a debt of gratitude to Rudi Dallos and Ros Draper who have delivered a fifth edition of the book that has provided essential scaffolding for systemic family therapists for over two decades. This latest edition holds onto its original, clear, and coherent telling of the development of systemic family therapy.” Rachel Watson, Institute of Family Therapy, London, UK “Like a well-constructed remix Rudi Dallos and Ros Draper have provided a tour through the landscape of family therapy and systemic practice, from its historical beginnings through to the here-and-now…I recommend this book without hesitation and reservation. This remix should be “listened to” and returned to many times, as it keeps on giving.” Dr Ramón Karamat Ali, MSc Research Lead, Manchester, UK; Director of Training and Development at KA Conversations Ltd. “With genuine enthusiasm, I wholeheartedly recommend An Introduction to Family Therapy, 5th edition by Dallos & Draper.” Dr Sonam Pelden, Academic Lead for Counselling, School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Australia The fifth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of the core concepts informing family therapy and systemic practice, covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present day. The book considers both British and International perspectives and includes the latest developments in current practice, regulation and innovation, examining these developments within a wider political, cultural and geographical context. The fully revised fifth edition also contains new material on: Developments in Neuropsychology and Trauma Theory and its relevance for family therapy practice Illustrations of the techniques of the core schools of Family Therapy Updates on the research basis of Family Therapy This book is key reading for students and practitioners of family therapy and systemic practice as well as those from the fields of counselling, psychology, social work and the helping professions who deal with family issues. Rudi Dallos is Emeritus professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Plymouth, External examiner D. Clin. Psychology University Canterbury, Christ Church, External examiner, University of Roehampton. He presents training courses for the Institute of Family Therapy and Bowlby Centre London on a yearly basis. He also leads on a variety of training events – Relate UK, Australian FT association, Holland family therapy association, Associations for Family Therapy Ireland, Jersey and Plymouth. He offers clinical supervision in a variety of contexts including Gloucester Eating Disorder Services, Formulation Psychotherapy centre Dublin and Art therapies Ireland. Rudi is working independently as a family therapist and offer an early intervention service in Devon. Ros Draper is an independent family therapist with decades of experience in practice including working as an organisational consultant, working therapeutically with individuals, couples, families and groups as well as working as a supervisor for therapists and coaches.

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Author:   Rudi Dallos ,  Ros Draper
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.625kg
ISBN:  

9780335251827


ISBN 10:   033525182
Publication Date:   06 June 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Figures and tables About the authors Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Setting the Scene – 1950s Chapter 1. The first phase – 1950s to mid-1970s Chapter 2. The second phase – mid-1970s to mid-1980s Chapter 3. The third phase – mid-1980s to 2000 Chapter 4. Emotions and attachments as the driving force in family systems Chapter 5. Couples and couple therapy Chapter 6. Embodied families Chapter 7. Systemic formulation and formulating Chapter 8. Research and evaluation Chapter 9. Twenty-first century practice development: conversations across the boundaries of models Chapter 10. Reflections 2024 Postscripts Formats for exploration Glossary of terms Bibliography Index

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Rudi Dallos is Professor of Clinical psychology and Programme Director of the D.Clin. Psychology training programme at the University of Plymouth. He also teaches on qualifying systemic family therapy courses, an intermediate family therapy course and conducts a variety of guest lecturing. He offers extensive clinical and research supervision, especially in areas related to this proposed publication. He has published a range of book , most recently, Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy (2005) , Working Systemically with Families, 2003, Researching psychotherapy and Counselling, 2005, An Introduction to Family Therapy (2005 2nd edition) and Interacting Stories: Narratives, Family Beliefs and Therapy (1997)

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