This functional new volume introduces professionals to the Circumplex Model of Family Systems—one of the most respected and widely used approaches of its kind in family studies. Internationally known scholar/practitioners in the marriage and family therapy field demonstrate how the model can be used to assess couple and family dynamics and plan treatment interventions.
Key Features
- Extensive insights into the Circumplex Model and its applications.
- Practical strategies for assessing couple and family dynamics.
- Range of clinical interventions for treating problem families, including specific treatment populations.
- Designed as a multidisciplinary resource for various mental health professionals.
Additional Information
They extend the use of the Circumplex Model for treating problem families using a range of clinical interventions at both the family level and broader social system level— including specific treatment populations—sex offenders, juvenile delinquents, truants, and multi-problem families. This authoritative and accurate volume will assist social workers, psychologists, pastoral counselors, family therapists, and other mental health professionals who work with individuals in a family treatment context.