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Doing Family Therapy: Craft and Creativity in Clinical Practice Third Edition

Featuring rich case examples, this book has helped tens of thousands of students and therapists build the skills and confidence needed to tackle the full range of issues that families bring to therapy. Rather than advocating one best approach, Robert Taibbi shows that there are multiple ways to guide families and harness their strengths. The book maps out the challenges and process of the beginning, middle, and end stages of treatment; presents creative strategies for assessment and intervention with parents and kids of all ages; analyzes how working with individuals can effect helpful changes in couples and families; and offers practical tips for overcoming common roadblocks. End-of-chapter reflection questions and experiential exercises encourage readers to develop their own clinical style.

New to This Edition
*Reflects the author’s clinical experience and recent advances in the field.
*Extensively revised chapter on core concepts: process, patterns, problems, and resistance.
*More detailed recommendations for conducting the first session and doing assessments.
*Quick-reference guidelines for treating frequently encountered adolescent problems.

See also the author’s Doing Couple Therapy, Second Edition: Craft and Creativity in Work with Intimate Partners.

7 reviews for Doing Family Therapy: Craft and Creativity in Clinical Practice

  1. WiseMom
    February 2, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars A keeper!
    This is required master's level text. I find it well-written and very good examples are provided. This is one of those texts that will be a "keeper" a...More
    This is required master's level text. I find it well-written and very good examples are provided. This is one of those texts that will be a "keeper" as I find it very informative and easy to reference material. Highly recommend.
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    Johnson
    October 23, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comrehensive broken down
    The author breaks comprehensive knowledge down to ones understanding. To me, just reading the first page caused me to jump in with both feet and conti...More
    The author breaks comprehensive knowledge down to ones understanding. To me, just reading the first page caused me to jump in with both feet and continual reading. It has often been said, "you have to be able to capture ones audience." A person can know the subject matter, and not know how to break knowledge down. Taibbi book does not present this. I highly recommend the book to marriage therapists.
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    Tom M
    September 19, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reading this book is like eating steak every night
    Reading this book is like eating steak every night. Taibbi has over 40 years' experience and it shows. The material is easy to read and valuable for...More
    Reading this book is like eating steak every night. Taibbi has over 40 years' experience and it shows. The material is easy to read and valuable for anyone conducting therapy. If you want to do that, buy and read it!
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    Jill Molter
    May 9, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love how Taibbi writes
    I love how Taibbi writes. He's very personable and easy to relate to and understand. One of the best textbooks I've been required to read.
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    HHINER
    April 20, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    This book is full of tips for doing family therapy. Definitely recommend to anyone in the profession!
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    Dana32
    March 1, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Great!
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    Griselda
    February 21, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Great book!
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