{"product_id":"9781394337392","title":"Family Therapy Concepts Process and Practice","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWiley Series in Clinical Psychology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eFamily Therapy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConcepts Process and Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlan Carr\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Psychotherapy \/ Couples \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn integrative framework unifying family therapy theory, research, and practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivergent theoretical schools and expanding research make family and couple therapy difficult to learn coherently. Now in its Fourth Edition, \u003ci\u003eFamily Therapy: Concepts Process and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e critically evaluates major schools and synthesizes their contributions into a distinctive integrative practice model. This single-authored volume draws together theory, technique, and empirical findings on therapeutic effectiveness into one structured approach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFamily Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e organizes theoretical approaches by their focus on behaviour patterns, belief systems, and contextual factors, enabling structured comparative analysis. The integrative model is applied to common child-focused and adult-focused problems with detailed clinical guidance. Research on systemic therapy effectiveness is reviewed throughout, with implications for evidence-based practice clearly outlined for each problem area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining exercises designed to develop the specific clinical skills required for applying the integrative model in therapy sessions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical evaluation of systemic, structural, strategic, narrative, and other major theoretical schools informing contemporary couple and family practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage aligned with postgraduate professional training programme curricula across multiple mental health disciplines and therapeutic orientations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on incorporating culture, gender, and socioeconomic context into family and couple assessment and intervention planning decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutcome research reviews examining systemic interventions for psychological problems commonly encountered across the lifespan in clinical settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, and nurse therapists training in family and couple therapy, this volume also serves qualified practitioners and training programme directors. Its integrative framework reconciles competing theoretical models into a unified, evidence-informed approach to systemic clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Carr, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Clinical Psychology at University College Dublin and founding director of the UCD doctoral programme in clinical psychology. For over 30 years he maintained a couple and family therapy clinical practice at the Clanwilliam Institute, Dublin, treating individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. A member of the steering group for the UCD MSc in family therapy, he has produced over 25 volumes and 250 papers and presentations spanning family therapy, clinical psychology, and positive psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394337392\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46756523278476,"sku":"9781394337392","price":71.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394337392.jpg?v=1781092506","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394337392","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}