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Metaframeworks

Transcending the Models of Family Therapy
By Betty Mac Kune-Karrer and Douglas C. Breunlin and Richard C. Schwartz
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Metaframeworks presents an innovative approach to family therapy that transcends traditional theoretical boundaries. The authors examine various family therapy orientations and unify their core concepts into metaframeworks, enhancing the flexibility and comprehensiveness of treatment without forsaking existing training. Filled with practical ideas, methods, and case examples, this book guides clinicians in applying these integrated strategies across diverse clinical challenges and populations.
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This book is ideal for family therapy professionals seeking to broaden their theoretical framework and practitioners interested in practical, integrative methods. It is also suitable for students and newcomers to family therapy looking for a clear, comprehensive introduction to systems thinking and various therapeutic models.

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An Innovative Approach to Family Therapy This breakthrough book takes you beyond the theoretical boundaries that currently constrain family therapy and leads instead to an innovative approach.

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An Innovative Approach to Family Therapy

This breakthrough book takes you beyond the theoretical boundaries that currently constrain family therapy and leads instead to an innovative approach. The authors analyse the different orientations of family therapy schools and provide a foundation for understanding the fundamental concepts that underlie all approaches. By integrating these multiple models of therapy, or metaframeworks, you can improve the flexibility and comprehensiveness of your treatment—without having to abandon your training.

Full of practical ideas, methods, and examples, Metaframeworks offers a wealth of guidelines for applying these innovative strategies to a wide range of clinical problems and populations.

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Praised for offering a unique and integrative perspective, Metaframeworks distils key elements from existing therapeutic approaches and recombines them innovatively, addressing areas often overlooked. It provides a clear introduction to systems thinking and enables thoughtful comparison of family therapy models, making it particularly accessible for those new to the field.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780787910709

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 1997

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Edition: Revised and Updated

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 416

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Betty Mac Kune-Karrer Douglas C. Breunlin Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Richard C. Schwartz

About the Author

DOUGLAS C. BREUNLIN is vice president and chief operating officer of the Family Institute at Northwestern University.

RICHARD C. SCHWARTZ is a member of the senior faculty of the Family Institute at Northwestern University.

BETTY MAC KUNE-KARRER is director of the Family Systems Program of the Institute for Juvenile Research and clinical associate in psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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