The Wiley-Blackwell handbook of family psychology / edited by James H. Bray and Mark Stanton.
Contributor(s): Bray, James H [author.]
| Stanton, Mark (Psychologist) [author.].
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BookPublisher: Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009Copyright date: ©2013Description: xvi, 768 pages ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781405169943 (hardback); 9781118344644 (paperback).Subject(s): Families -- Psychological aspects | Family psychotherapy | Psychology -- Study and teachingDDC classification: 616.89156 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The Handbook of Family Psychology provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical underpinnings and established practices relating to family psychology.
Provides a thorough orientation to the field of family psychology for clinicians Includes summaries of the most recent research literature and clinical interventions for specific areas of interest to family psychology clinicians Features essays by recognized experts in a variety of specialized fields Suitable as a required text for courses in family psychology, family therapy, theories of psychotherapy, couples therapy, systems theory, and systems therapyIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
Part I: Foundations of family psychology -- The systemic epistemology of the specialty of family psychology / Mark Stanton -- The revolution and evolution of family therapy and family psychology / Herbert Goldenberg and Irene Goldenberg -- The fascinating story of family theories / Margaret Crosbie-Burnett and David M. Klein -- Changing landscape of American family life / Kay Pasley and Spencer B. Olmstead -- Family diversity / George K. Hong -- Qualitative research and family psychology / Jane F. Gilgun -- Systemic research controversies and challenges / Danielle A. Black and Jay Lebow -- Training in family psychology: a competencies-based approach / Nadine J. Kaslow, Marianne P. Celano and Mark Stanton -- Education in family psychology / Mark Stanton, Michele Harway and Arlene Vetere -- Part II: Clinical family psychology -- Couple and family assessment / James H. Bray -- Couple and family processes in DSM-V: moving beyond relational disorders / Erika Lawrence, Steven R. H. Beach and Brian D. Doss -- Ethical and legal considerations in family psychology: the special issue of competence / Terence Patterson -- Clinical practice in family psychology / John Thoburn, Gwynith Hoffman-Robinson, Lauren J. Shelly and Ashly J. Hagen -- Solution-focused brief therapy / Stephen Cheung -- Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies / Kristina Coop Gordon, Lee J. Dixon, Jennifer M. Willett and Farrah M. Hughes -- Psychodynamic family psychotherapy: toward unified relational systematics / Jeffrey J. Magnavita -- Personality-guided couples psychotherapy / Mark Stanton and A. Rodney Nurse -- Intensive family-of-origin consultation: an intergenerational approach / Timothy Weber and Cheryl Cebula -- Psychotherapy based on Bowen family systems theory / David S. Hargrove -- Collaborative practice: relationships and conversations that make a difference / Harlene Anderson -- Science, practice and evidence-based treatments in the clinical practice of family psychology / Thomas L. Sexton and Kristina Coop Gordon -- Functional family therapy: traditional theory to evidence-based practice / Thomas L. Sexton -- Multidimensional family therapy: a science-based treatment system for adolescent drug abuse / Howard A. Liddle -- Structural ecosystems therapy (SET) for women with HIV/AIDS / Victoria B. Mitrani, Carleen Robinson and Jose Szapocznik -- Multisystemic therapy (MST) / Scot W. Henggeler, Ashli J. Sheidow and Terry Lee -- Behavioral couples therapy for alcoholism and drug abuse / William Fals-Stewart, Timothy J. O\'Farrell, Gary R. Birchler and Wendy (K.K.) Lam -- Emotionally focused couple therapy: creating loving relationships / Sue Johnson and Brent Bradley -- Brief strategic family therapy for adolescents with behavior problems / Michael S. Robbins, Jose Szapocznik and Viviana E. Horigian -- Empirically informed systemic psychotherapy: tracking client change and therapist behavior during therapy / William M. Pinsof and Anthony L. Chambers.
Part III: Dimensions of family psychology -- Relationship education programs: current trends and future directions / Erica P. Ragan, Lindsey A. Einhorn, Galena K. Rhoades, Howard J. Markman and Scott M. Stanley -- Children of divorce: new trends and ongoing dilemmas / Marsha Kline Pruett and Ryan Barker -- Collaborative divorce: a family-centered process / A. Rodney Nurse and Peggy Thompson -- Treating stepfamilies: a subsystems-based approach / Scott Browning and James H. Bray -- A family-centered intervention strategy for public middle schools / Thomas J. Dishion and Elizabeth Stormshak -- Families and schools / Cindy Carlson, Catherine L. Funk and KimHoang T. Nguyen -- Family psychology in the context of pediatric medical conditions / Melissa A. Alderfer and Mary T. Rourke -- Families and health: an attachment perspective / Tziporah Rosenberg and William Watson -- Anorexia nervosa and the family / Ivan Eisler -- Combining work and family: from conflict to compatible / Diane F. Halpern and Sherylle J. Tan -- Lesbian, gay and bisexual family psychology: a systemic, life-cycle perspective / Abbie E. Goldberg -- The psychology of men and masculinity / Ronald F. Levant and Christine M. Williams -- Religion and spirituality in couple and family relations / Froma Walsh -- Moral identity in the family / Kevin S. Reimer -- Family stories and rituals / Barbara H. Fiese and Marcia A. Winter -- Systemic treatments for substance use disorders / Mark Stanton -- Couples therapy for depression / Mark A. Whisman, Valerie W. Wiffen and Natalie Whiteford -- Families and public policy / Margaret Heldring -- Family psychology of immigrant mexican and mexican American families / Joseph M. Cervantes and Olga L. Mejia -- International family psychology / Florence W. Kaslow -- Family forensic psychology / Robert Welsh, Lyn Greenberg and Marjorie Graham-Howard -- Families and HIV/AIDS / Willo Pequegnat and the NIMH Consortium on families and HIV/AIDS -- Families, violence and abuse / Daniela J. Owen, Lauren Knickerbocker, Richard E. Heyman and Amy M. Smith Slep -- Serious mental illness: family experiences, needs and interventions / Diane T. Marsh and Harriet P. Lefley -- Conclusion: the future of family psychology / James H. Bray and Mark Stanton.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Family Psychology Foundations
- The editors will preface this section with a brief (2-3) page introduction
- 1 Systems Theory and Systemic Epistemology: this chapter will provide an introduction to systems theory, including key terms and concepts, and construct a framework for family psychology conceptualization that facilitates research and clinical intervention
- This framework includes intraindividual factors, interpersonal factors, and environmental/macrosystemic factors
- The chapter will include an emphasis on critical thinking in the discipline of family psychology
- 2 History of Family Therapy and Family Psychology: this chapter will review the evolution of systemic models of psychology by moving from brief descriptions of the key characteristics of the models originated by family therapy pioneers to an analysis of more recent syntheses and evidenced-based treatments
- 3 Family Theories: this chapter will survey systemic theories, such as developmental theories (individual and family), social exchange, circumplex, and role theory
- 4 Sociological Changes in Family Life: this chapter will review the changing definition of families and family roles, as well as recent demographics of family life
- 5 Diversity: this chapter will discuss individual and group diversity in the discipline of family psychology
- A broad definition of diversity will be introduced that includes socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical features, and other factors that impact interpersonal relations
- It will provide a summary of recent demographic changes around culture and ethnicity in marriage and family composition
- 6 Systemic Research-Quantitative: this chapter will examine recent advances in quantitative research of complex systems like couple and family interactions
- 7 Systemic Research-Qualitative: this chapter will examine the use of qualitative research methods with couples, families, and larger social organizations in which family psychologists practice
- 8 Systemic Research-Controversies and Challenges: this chapter will build on the two previous chapters to summarize the pros and cons of different research methods and to review current controversies between positivist and post-modern methods
- 9 Competencies for Family Psychologists: this chapter will delineate the application of core competencies in psychology to the specialty of family psychology
- The nature and definition of the competencies needed for practice as a family psychologist will be explored and suggestions will be provided to enhance clinical training in the specialty
- 10 Education in Family Psychology: this chapter examines the trends in graduate education in family psychology, including exemplars and models for consideration by faculty and program directors
- Recent efforts of APA Division 43 to develop this area will be included to facilitate increased inclusion of family psychology coursework in clinical, counseling, and school psychology programs
- One section of the chapter will focus on education programs outside the United States
- Clinical Family Psychology
- The editors will preface this section with a brief (2-3) page introduction
- 11 Systemic Assessment: this chapter will review the current state of assessment of individuals, couples, families, and larger systems
- 12
Author notes provided by Syndetics
James H. Bray is an Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr Bray's NIH-funded research focuses on family and developmental issues in adolescent substance use, divorce, remarriage, and stepfamilies. He is a pioneer in collaborative family healthcare and primary care psychology. He also maintains an active clinical practice focusing on children and families. He is the 2009 President of the American Psychological Association.Mark Stanton is Professor of Psychology and Dean of the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences at Azusa Pacific University, California. He is certified in Family Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and a licensed psychologist in the state of California. He was President of the Society of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association in 2005, Editor of The Family Psychologist from 2002 to 2007, elected as President of the American Board of Couple and Family Psychology (2011-13), and named the Family Psychologist of the Year in 2007 by the Society of Family Psychology.