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Barker, Philip, 1929-

Basic family therapy Philip Barker. - 5th ed. - Oxford, UK ; Ames, Iowa: Blackwell Pub, 2007. - x, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-272) and indexes.

The development of family therapy -- Healthy families and their development -- Some basic theoretical concepts -- Choosing an assessment and treatment model -- Models for the assessment of families -- The family diagnostic interview -- Establishing treatment goals -- When should we use family therapy? -- Practical points in the treatment of families -- Common family problems and their treatment -- Complex problems and second-order change -- Other therapeutic approaches -- A method of therapy -- Marital and sex therapies -- Terminating treatment and dealing with treatment interruptions -- Teaching and learning family therapy -- Research in family therapy -- Ethics and family therapy.

ISBN: 140514436X (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781405144360 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2006020546

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA708531 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101279728 DNLM 013656011 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Family psychotherapy.
Family Therapy.

LC Class. No.: RC488.5 / .B336 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 616.89/156

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WM 430.5.F2 / B255b 2007