Previous edition: Australia: Cengage Learning, 2018. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Author's introduction: On saying "yes" and falling in love -- Part I. Theoretical foundations -- Competency and theory in family therapy -- Philosophical foundations of family therapy: systems theory and postmodernism -- Social justice in family therapy -- Cross-theoretical and integrative frameworks -- Contemporary practice: research, ethics and telehealth -- Part II. Couple and family therapy theories -- Systemic and strategic therapies -- Structural family therapies -- Experiential family therapies -- Intergenerational and psychoanalytic family therapies -- Cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based couple and family therapies -- Solution-based therapies -- Postmodern and sociocultural approaches -- Part III. Clinical case documentation -- Case conceptualization -- Clinical assessment -- Treatment planning -- Evaluating progress in therapy -- Document it: progress notes -- Closing thoughts: Where to go from here? -- Appendix A: The family therapy core competencies -- Appendix B: CACREP competency-based standards -- Appendix C: Psychology benchmarks -- Appendix D: Social Work 2015 competencies.
Summary:
Mastering competencies in family therapy: a practical approach to theories and clinical case documentation, 3rd Edition enables faculty to easily measure clinical competencies as required by accrediting bodies for counseling, family therapy, psychology, and social work. Using an inviting and engaging tone, Diane R. Gehart introduces students to family therapy theories using real-world clinical forms, which are incorporated into the text. Diversity and research considerations are integrated into theoretical discussions and practical applications to facilitate a more holistic understanding of couple and family therapy. To enhance student understanding, a new cross-theoretical comparison model has been added based on the work of Karl Tomm.
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