Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods is the definitive classic text in the field of family therapy. The first textbook written for family therapy, it continues to be the most authoritative and comprehensive. By covering all major schools and developments in family therapy, students receive a thorough grounding in the profession. Numerous case studies throughout the text help students understand the link between history, theory, and practice.New to This Edition: At the heart of the changes in this new edition of Family Therapy are Chapters 6 and 7 on solution-focused and narrative therapy. These chapters have been completely revamped and expanded, taking a more sympathetic, detailed approach to these therapies and including much new case material. Other changes in the new edition include: NEW! Chapter 4 discusses the basic techniques of family therapy Expanded coverage in Chapter 6 provides a detailed exploration of Jay Haley’s strategic therapy NEW! Section in Chapter 8 covers play therapy techniques with young children Extended case study in Chapter 10 demonstrates the step-by-step practice of cognitive-behavioral therapy NEW! Section in Chapter 11 incorporates feminist family therapy practice NEW! Chapter 16 addresses the role of research in understanding what works best in family therapy Clinical technique emphasized throughout for a more consistent focus