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Family Therapy in Focus (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Focus Series) - Softcover

Book 3 of 3: Counselling & Psychotherapy in Focus Series

Rivett, Mark; Street, Eddy

 
9780761962366: Family Therapy in Focus (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Focus Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0761962360 ISBN 13: 9780761962366
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Drawing on many years′ experience in practice, teaching and research, Mark Rivett and Eddy Street present philosophical, sociological and empirical views of family therapy. Balancing the perceived benefits against the potential limitations, they pose questions, which challenge those within the profession to think hard about their role.

} does family therapy work?

} can those most in need really be helped?

} is family therapy a means of social control?

} who does professionalization help?

While most texts offer a straightforward and uncritical perspective, in contrast Family Therapy in Focus aims to stimulate debate among practitioners and to help trainees adopt a more reflective and critical attitude towards their own professional development and the development of their profession.

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About the Author

Eddy Street has a background in clinical and counselling psychology and his professional activity has principally been in child-focused services. He is employed as

a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS in the Cardiff area. His counselling and therapy practice involves working with individuals, couples, families and staff groups.

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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0761962360
ISBN 13 
9780761962366
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
190