Science of Family Systems Theory - Foundations for Effective Clinical Practice

This fully updated, accessible text examines how the science of autonomy and adaptation informs all family therapy approaches and discusses how clinicians can use this science to improve their practice.

List of contents

1. An Introduction to Family Systems Theory Part 1: The Evidence of Autonomy and Adaptation 2. The Genetic and Individual Systems 3. The Attachment, Triangulation, and Family Systems 4. The Sociocultural System Part 2: Linking the Evidence to Theory 5. The Family as an Autonomous System 6. The Family as an Adaptable System 7. Family Systems Theory Revisited Part 3: Linking Theory to Practice 8. The Postmodern Critique and Family Systems Theory 9. Attachment Theory and Family Systems Theory 10. A Case Example 11. Trauma in Family Systems Theory 12. Addiction and Family Systems Theory 13. Family Systems Theory and Family Therapy Models 14. Conclusions and Recommendations

About the author

Jacob B. Priest, PhD, LMFT, is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Iowa. He is also the author of Systemic Diagnosis: The Application of Family Systems Theory.

Summary

This fully updated, accessible text examines how the science of autonomy and adaptation informs all family therapy approaches and discusses how clinicians can use this science to improve their practice.

Product details

• Authors: Jacob B. Priest
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032791180
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3279118-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Couples & Family, Family psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Work, Psychotherapy: couples and families