Basic Concepts in Family Therapy: An Introductory Text, Second Edition

This new edition of Basic Concepts in Family Therapy features current research and added materials in each chapter. For family therapists and students, especially those challenged by child or adolescent problems in the family context, this intelligent guide will assist you in handling specialized situations through newly added chapters on resiliency and poverty, adoption, chronic illness, spirituality and religion, and parenting strategies. Basic Concepts in Family Therapy will help you bridge theories and techniques with problems you see everyday in society to offer improved and relevant services to clients.