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Brief strategic family therapy (BSFT) is an evidence‑based intervention for diagnosing and correcting patterns of family
interactions that are linked to distressing experiences and symptoms in children ages 6‑18. This clinical guide shows
practitioners how to transform family interactions from conflictive to collaborative, from habitual to proactive, so that the love
trapped behind the anger can flourish, and family members can re‑bond in loving and mutually caring relationships

Readers of this book will learn how to engage families that are reluctant to become involved in family therapy, and structure a
12‑to 16‑week intervention that will effect powerful behavioral change. Therapists help adults learn to collaborate with one another to nurture, guide, and handle misbehavior among children and teens.

Dozens of detailed clinical examples show practitioners how to navigate family complexities, and how to work through the challenging decision points they present.

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Foreword

Preface

Introduction

1. Basic Concepts of Brief Strategic Family Therapy

2. Joining: Preparing the Terrain

3. Diagnosing Family Systems Patterns of Interactions

4. Applied Issues in Diagnosis

5. Orchestrating Change: Restructuring

6. Pitfalls to Avoid

7. Engaging Families Into Brief Strategic Family Therapy

8. Applying Brief Strategic Family Therapy to Different Circumstances

9. Bringing It All Together: The Case of JJ

Concluding Thoughts

References

Index

About the Authors

Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Psychological Association
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1433831708
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433831706
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 9.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #576,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #534 in Medical Clinical Psychology #728 in Conflict Management #754 in Family Conflict Resolution
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