The Wiley-Blackwell handbook of family psychology / edited by James H. Bray and Mark Stanton.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bray, James H.

Stanton, Mark (Psychologist)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Families--Psychological aspects.

Families.

Family psychotherapy.

Psychology--Study and teaching.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (836 p.)

Edition:

Paperback edition.

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 therapy

Contents:

Praise for The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Family Psychology; Title Page; Copyright; List of Contributors; Preface; Part I: Foundations of Family Psychology; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Systemic Epistemology of the Specialty of Family Psychology; Definition of Epistemology; The Cartesian Method; Epistemological Transformation; Delineation of a Systemic "Family Psychology" Paradigm; Important Systemic Concepts; Epistemology in Practice; Epistemology in Research; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: The Revolution and Evolution of Family Therapy and Family Psychology; The Pioneers

The Golden YearsThe Feminist Challenge; The Postmodern Critique; Postmodernism and Diversity Awareness; The Emergence of Social Constructionism; Social Construction Therapeutic Models; The Impact of Managed Care: A Changing Medical Care Delivery System; New Directions in Family Therapy and Family Psychology; Evidence-Based Family Therapy; References; Chapter 3: The Fascinating Story of Family Theories; Why are Theories Important?; Definition of Family; Issues in the Development and Use of Family Theories; Evolution of Family Theories; Impact of Historical Periods; Current Family Theories

The Future of Family TheoryResources; References; Chapter 4: Changing Landscape of American Family Life; Changes in the Broader Context in Which Families Are Embedded; Changes in the Formation and Nature of Relationships; Changes in Childbearing and Childrearing; Economics of Family Life; Forecasting the Future - Better or Worse or Somewhere In Between?; Implications for Clinical Practice; Appendix: A Cautionary Note About the Data Reported Here; References; Chapter 5: Family Diversity; Race, Culture, Ethnicity; Cultural/Ethnic Diversity in United States; Black/African Americans

Hispanic/Latino AmericansAsian Americans; Pacific Islander Americans; American Indians and Alaskan Natives; Diversity: A Cultural and Social Environmental Framework; Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 6: Qualitative Research and Family Psychology; Definitions and Other Fundamentals; The Products of Qualitative Research; Using Qualitative Methods with Quantitative Methods; Some Common Concerns; Discussion; References; Chapter 7: Systemic Research Controversies and Challenges; The Myth of Lack of Shared Values and Goals; Different Worldviews; The Value of the Research Viewpoint

Too Much of a Good Thing?Evidence-Based Practice; The Value of the Clinician's Viewpoint; Logical Positivist Versus Postmodern Epistemology; Impact of Epistemology Debates on Couple and Family Psychology; Conclusion; References; Chapter 8: Training in Family Psychology: A Competencies-Based Approach; Core Competencies in Professional Psychology; Training in Competencies in Family Psychology; Conclusion; References; Chapter 9: Education in Family Psychology; Family Psychology Graduate Education in the United States; Family Psychology Education in the United Kingdom; Conclusion; References

Part II: Clinical Family Psychology

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612316722

9781282316720

1282316729

9781780341989

1780341989

9781118432600

1118432606

9781405197069

1405197064

9781444310238

1444310232

9781444310245

1444310240

OCLC:

495792565