TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Satir the person 2. Satir's conceptual framework 3. Introduction to the format of this text 4. The beginning 5. The beginning phase continued 6. The middle phase 7. The middle phase continued 8. The end phase 9. Satir therapeutic process illustrated.

The therapeutic methods of famous family therapist Virginia Satir are described, exemplified, and then illustrated by a complete annotated verbatim transcript of a 70-minute therapy session in which Satir helps a woman forgive her mother. Appendices: Presuppositions, the importance of physical contact, Accessing cues, and a Satir meditation.

This text will provide a comprehensive overview of traditional and evolving theoretical models of family therapy and intervention techniques. The objective of this text is to enable a student to gain beginning proficiency as a family therapist along with understanding the impact of a client's race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender issues, age, socioeconomic status, disability, and differences from the “traditional” family on family assessment and intervention. The book has six goals, as follows: (1) acquaint students with the theoretical underpinnings of various approaches to assessing and intervening with families (2) assist students in understanding the similarities, differences and strategies of change among the major models of family therapy (3) introduce the student to the current available research on the effectiveness of different approaches to family intervention (4) help students assess family functioning from a life cycle perspective and make a valid plan, taking into account client's race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender issues, age, socioeconomic status, disability, and differences from the “traditional” family (5) help students develop techniques and strategies related to stages of the intervention in family therapy (6) enable the student to critique the appropriateness of the theoretical models and its intervention techniques according to family developmental factors as well as the particular needs of the family. Features: (1) Comprehensive coverage of familty therapy theory and research 2) Presentation of clinical process issues unique to family therapy (3) Inclusion of family live cycle and developement issues and the impact on family assessment and treatment planning (4) Interventions in diverse family structures (5) Interventions with special family issues such as substance abuse, domestic violence and poverty (6) An emphasis throughout on helping students to develop beginning competencies in family therapy practice (7) Numerous case examples

Since the beginning of the concepts of family therapy, mental health professionals have known that the family -- the system -- is a powerful source of support for change or a powerful force for resistance to change. Some professionals work with individuals, some with families and some with groups. However, all work with the context of the systems -- family, group, community, country, etc. Students, especially beginning students, are overwhelmed and confused at the variety of approaches to working with clients. Many programs introduce students to individual as well as systems concepts in the course of training. Students need assistance in learning this variety of theories. They need to be able to compare and contrast theories and techniques to determine when and where to utilise the best skills in order to facilitate client change. Dr. Karin Jordan has compiled a comprehensive text that enables the students to discover each theory as it is presented in its purist form. The text is accessible yet the content provides comprehensive knowledge of each theory. Dr. Jordan has brought together the master educators and clinicians in our fields to write about their particular expertise.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Brief integrative behavior therapy with individuals and couples 2. Cognitive behavioral strategies 3. Rational emotive family therapy 4. Multimodal strategies with adults 5. Short term therapy for character change 6. Depth oriented brief therapy: Accelerated accessing of the coherent unconcious 7. Object relations brief therapy 8. Adlerian brief therapy: Strategies and tactics 9. Efficient adlierian theapy with individuals and couples 10. Brief reality therapy 11. Stage-Appropriate change oriented brief therapy strategies 12. The satir system: Brief therapy strategies 13. Imago strategies 14. Psychoeducational strategies 15. Solution focused brief counseling strategies 16. EMDR and resource installation: principales and prodecures 17. Biopsychosocial therapy: Essential strategies and tactics.

From a leading expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy and couple and family therapy, this comprehensive guide combines research and clinical wisdom. The author shows how therapeutic techniques originally designed for individuals have been successfully adapted for couples and families struggling with a wide range of relationship problems and stressful life transitions. Vivid clinical examples illustrate the process of conducting thorough assessments, implementing carefully planned cognitive and behavioral interventions, and overcoming roadblocks. Used as a practitioner resource and text worldwide, the book highlights ways to enhance treatment by drawing on current knowledge about relationship dynamics, attachment, and neurobiology. Cultural diversity issues are woven throughout. See also Dattilio's edited volume, Case Studies in Couple and Family Therapy, which features case presentations from distinguished practitioners plus commentary from Dattilio on how to integrate systemic and cognitive perspectives.