Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy Books
Men's Ways of Being
Addressing many questions which arise in the field of gender studies, these readings have emerged from the experiences of men and women aiming to make sense of the impact of the "men's movement" on... (more)
Incestuous families: An ecological approach to understanding and treatment
This text argues that incestuous behaviour can only be fully understood with reference to its 'ecology'. Its approach focuses on rebalancing the intrapsychic dynamics of individual family members, as... (more)
The Family Interpreted
Demonstrates how family therapists unwittingly confirm the patriarchal power structure by trivialising marital violence, implicating mothers, and exonerating fathers in their explanations of... (more)
Metaphors of family systems theory: Toward new constructions
This work probes the language of family systems therapy, demonstrating how metaphors shape our understanding of families and of the goals and processes of therapy. The author shows how an... (more)
The anti-social family
164 pages.
Preventing family violence
This volume integrates knowledge on the various forms of family violence in order to enhance an understanding of the cause of aggression in the family. It also makes clear the social and behavioural... (more)
Counselling Couples in Relationships
An introduction to the RELATE approach. 208 pages. (more)
Problem to Solution: Brief Therapy with Individuals and Families
This book describes solution focused brief therapy - a method which quickly and effectively solves apparently chronic problems using the client's own aptitudes and strengths. (more)
The Illusion of Love: Why the Battered Woman Returns to her Abuser
Why do many men assault the woman they love, and why do battered women return for more abuse? This text examines the basic attraction between abuser and victim which results in disorders and... (more)
The Process of Change
A guide for students and practitioners interested in exploring paradoxical strategic interventions. The work is illustrated by candid and detailed case studies that show not only how the technique is... (more)
From Conflict to Resolution
The author argues that conflicts within and between people lie at the core of emotional distress. She brings together various schools of therapy, and adds her own insights in order to describe... (more)