Communicating With Families: Taking The Language of Mental Health From Research to Practice

This textbook emphasizes the complexities of working with couples and families with children, using real-world examples to illustrate how theory can inform practice. It also considers wider micro and macro ecological systems and how these influences are experienced within institutional discourses, making it a valuable resource for a wide range of professions and researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the intricate nuances of working systemically with couples and families with children, offering a unique perspective on therapeutic interventions. Designed with both students and practitioners in mind, it employs real-world examples from mental health settings to illustrate how theoretical concepts can be applied in practice.

Effective communication forms the bedrock of successful clinical practice, serving as the foundation for fostering a therapeutic alliance. While therapists and counselors often possess extensive expertise in their therapeutic approaches, this book provides valuable practical insights into how families engage in social interactions, position themselves, and interact with others during conversations.

Furthermore, the book takes into account the broader micro and macro ecological systems within which systemic psychotherapists and counselors operate, examining how these larger social influences manifest within institutional discourses. This holistic approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play.

With its wide appeal across various professions and research fields, including counselors, psychotherapists, family therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, play therapists, speech and language therapists, and mental health social workers, this book is poised to be a valuable resource for practitioners and scholars alike. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful perspectives make it an essential tool for advancing the field of systemic psychotherapy and counseling.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 148 x 209 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031304170
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023