In this highly-anticipated new text for courses in family therapy, key concepts and techniques of the most prominent family therapy models are presented and put into practice. Each chapter utilizes the same unique case family to explore the intricacies of how that model views the theory of problem formation as well as the theory of problem resolution. Readers will work their way through nine engaging theory chapters written from the perspective of the founder. As theories are presented, the development of a case conceptualization will take shape and a deeper understanding of the unique situation of one case family currently having difficulties will be explored and studied, and a solution as to what course of treatment might be most appropriate will be evaluated.

About the Author

Michael D. Reiter, Ph.D., LMFT, is Professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. He received a dual master's degree (Master of Education and Educational Specialist) in Counselor Education with sub-specializations in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling at the University of Florida, and a doctorate in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Michael is a Clinical Fellow and an Approved Supervisor from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. He has written extensively, and presented nationally and internationally on various aspect of solution-focused brief therapy. His first textbook, Therapeutic Interviewing: Essential Skills and Contexts of Counseling, published by Pearson, provides readers with the basic skills to engage in the therapeutic process.

Book Information
ISBN 9780132889070
Author Michael Reiter
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Pearson
Publisher Pearson Education (US)
Weight(grams) 510g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 190mm * 150mm