Understanding
Understanding Family Process: Basics of Family Systems Theory
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Systems theory is the basic theoretical model underlying most contemporary family therapy. In this accessible introduction, the author traces how systems theory gave rise to family systems theory, outlines the basic propositions of family systems and links it both to other family theory literature and to clinical practice.Among the topics covered are relational space, family boundaries, family stratification and child socialization. Family meanings and such shared r… More >>
Understanding Family Communication
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Written in an engaging manner that speaks directly to students, this text explores communication and the process of meaning-making in the family. It integrates theory and research with narrative, conveys a sense of relatedness among the ideas explored, and emphasizes that the study of family communication can be personally meaningful as well as academically satisfying…. More >>