An Introduction to Family Therapy

An introduction to the theory and practice of systemic family therapy

This invaluable introductory title offers an overview of the core conceptual framework of family therapy, illustrated throughout by lively examples drawn from clinical practice. The book has been carefully designed as a teaching tool and includes a set of resources that can be used by individual readers or as part of teaching workshops.

This new edition has been comprehensively updated throughout. Key additions and changes include:

• More on the evidence base for the effectiveness of family therapy
• A stronger focus on attachment and psychodynamic perspectives
• An entirely new chapter on assessment and formulation
• An entirely new chapter on integrative practice For counselors, family therapists, psychologists, and students.

Rudi Dallos teaches at Plymouth University, United Kingdom. He has been involved in systemic family therapy for more than 20 years and has published widely.

Ros Draper is a senior clinical lecturer at the Tavistock Clinic and at the Institute of Family Therapy, in London. She has made significant contributions to the development of family therapy and systemic practice in the United Kingdom.