Overview
In this engaging new book, authors Franklin and Jordan work in conjunction with well-known contributors from the field to present an applied discussion of current trends in today's practice environments. The book's comprehensive overview of different practice models in family therapy prepares students for work in today's practice contexts of managed behavioral health care and short-term treatment. The authors present the history, theory, and techniques of numerous models, including: structural, strategy-based, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, post-modern practice, psychoeducational, and family preservation perspectives. Family Practice includes detailed case transcripts and practice examples in every chapter that enhance its practice-friendly approach to learning. You'll also find sections in each chapter on: consistency within social work practice, research support, critiques, and relevance for use in managed care. Additional chapters cover family assessment, gender issues, gay and lesbian families, ethnic families, and family policy issues; a concluding chapter focuses on new directions in brief family practice.
Editorials
From the Publisher
"I would describe this book to a colleague by emphasizing what I see are the book's essential qualities: (It) covers brief methods and fits with today's managed care perspective; (it) addresses contextual issues such as ethnic families, gay clients, and gender issues; (it) addresses the unique concerns of social work; and (it) is readable and understandable for students. I would adopt this book for our family-centered social work practice course.""Yes, I will adopt this text! It goes beyond just a review of family therapy models and includes the trend towards the integration of services, placing emphasis on the value of a brief systems approach to social work with families."
"I would adopt this text for my graduate level family practice classes because it covers needed and timely topics in a concise way. It has as understandable framework well adapted to graduate study. The case examples provide a 'real' world context for learning. I find the manuscript easy to read and understandable."