The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Family Psychology

The Handbook of Family Psychology provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical underpinnings and established practices relating to family psychology.
* Provides a thorough orientation to the field of family psychology for clinicians
* Includes summaries of the most recent research literature and clinical interventions for specific areas of interest to family psychology clinicians
* Features essays by recognized experts in a variety of specialized fields
* Suitable as a required text for courses in family psychology, family therapy, theories of psychotherapy, couples therapy, systems theory, and systems therapy

The Handbook of Family Psychology provides a comprehensive overview of the range of disciplines relating to family psychology a field that transcends the treatment of families to include psychological services to individuals, couples, and large organizations based on the tenets of systems theory and the science of family psychology. Beginning with coverage of the field's epistemological and theoretical underpinnings, the text proceeds to recount relevant scientific methods, clinical models and methods, and other significant topics. Essays by a variety of recognized experts provide in-depth analysis and fresh insights while addressing the latest developments. Chapters in the Foundations section help clinicians establish scientific basis for interventions and detail competencies. The Clinical Family Psychology section includes summaries of the most widely-recognized models for clinical practice. The Dimensions section summarizes the most recent research literature and clinical interventions for specialized areas of interest. The Handbook of Family Psychology is an invaluable resource for all mental health professionals providing psychological services.

Family Psychology Foundations. A. Family Psychology Foundations: Introduction (Editors). 1. The Systemic Epistemology of the Specialty of Family Psychology (Mark Stanton). 2. The Revolution and Evolution of Family Therapy and Family Psychology (Herbert Goldenberg and Irene Goldenberg). 3. The Fascinating Story of Family Theories (Margaret Crosbie-Burnett and David M. Klein). 4. Changing Landscape of American Family Life (Kay Pasley and Spencer B. Olmstead). 5. Family Diversity (George K. Hong). 6. Qualitative Research and Family Psychology (Jane F. Gilgun). 7. Systemic Research Controversies and Challenges (Danielle A. Black and Jay Lebow). 8. Training in Family Psychology: A Competencies-Based Approach (Nadine J. Kaslow, Marianne P. Celano, and Mark Stanton). 9. Education in Family Psychology (Mark Stanton, Michele Harway, and Arlene Vetere). Clinical Family Psychology. B. Clinical Family Psychology: Introduction (Editors). 10. Couple and Family Assessment (James H. Bray). 11. Couple and Family Processes in DSM-V: Moving beyond Relational Disorders (Erika Lawrence, Steven R.H. Beach, and Brian D. Doss). 12. Ethical and legal considerations in family psychology: The special issue of competence (Terence Patterson). 13. Clinical Practice in Family Psychology (John Thoburn, Gwynith Hoffman-Robinson, Lauren J. Shelly, and Ashly J. Hagen). 14. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (Stephen Cheung). 15. Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (Kristina Coop Gordon, Lee J. Dixon, Jennifer M. Willett, and Farrah M. Hughes). 16. Psychodynamic Family Psychotherapy: Toward Unified Relational Systematics (Jeffrey J. Magnavita). 17. Personality-Guided Couples Psychology (Mark Stanton and A. Rodney Nurse). 18. Intensive Family-of-Origin Consultation: An Intergenerational Approach (Timothy Weber and Cheryl Cebula). 19. Psychotherapy Based on Bowen Family Systems Theory (David S. Hargrove). 20. Collaborative Practice: Relationships and Conversations that Make a Difference (Harlene Anderson). 21. Science, Practice, and Evidence-based Treatments in the Clinical Practice of Family Psychology (Thomas L. Sexton and Kristina Coop Gordon). 22. Functional Family Therapy: Traditional Theory to Evidence-based Practice (Thomas L. Sexton). 23. Multidimensional Family Therapy: A Science-Based Treatment System for Adolescent Drug Abuse (Howard A. Liddle). 24. Structural Ecosystems Therapy (SET) for Women with HIV/AIDS (Victoria Mitrani, Carleen Robinson, and José Szapocznik). 25. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) (Scott W. Henggeler, Ashli J. Sheidow, and Terry Lee). 26. Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (William Fals-Stewart, Timothy J. OFarrell, Gary R. Birchler, and Wendy (K.K.) Lam). 27. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Loving Relationships (Susan Johnson and Brent Bradley). 28. Brief Strategic Family Therapy for Adolescents with Behavior Problems (Michael S. Robbins, José Szapocznik, and Viviana E. Horigian). 29. Empirically Informed Systemic Psychotherapy: Tracking Client Change and Therapist Behavior During Therapy (William M. Pinsof and Anthony L. Chambers). Dimensions of Family Psychology. C. Dimensions of Family Psychology: Introduction (Editors). 30. Relationship Education Programs: Current Trends and Future Directions (Erica P. Ragan, Lindsey A. Einhorn, Galena K. Rhoades, Howard J. Markman, and Scott M. Stanley). 31. Children of Divorce: New Trends and Ongoing Dilemmas (Marsha Kline Pruett and Ryan Barker). 32. Collaborative Divorce: A Family-Centered Process (A. Rodney Nurse and Peggy Thompson). 33. Treating Stepfamilies: A Subsystems-based Approach (Scott Browning and James H. Bray). 34. A Family-Centered Intervention Strategy for Public Middle Schools (Thomas J. Dishion and  Elizabeth Stormshak). 35. Family and Schools (Cindy Carlson, Catherine L. Funk, and Kim Hoang Nguyen). 36. Family Psychology in the Context of Pediatric Medical Conditions (Melissa A. Alderfer and Mary T. Rourke). 37. Families and Health: An Attachment Perspective (Tziporah Rosenberg and William Watson). 38. Anorexia Nervosa and the Family (Ivan Eisler). 39. Combining Work and Family: From Conflict to Compatible (Diane F. Halpern and Sherylle J. Tan). 40. Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Family Psychology: A Systemic, Life Cycle Perspective (Abbie E. Goldberg). 41. The Psychology of Men & Masculinity (Ronald F. Levant and Christine M. Williams). 42. Religion and Spirituality in Couple and Family Relations (Froma Walsh). 43. Moral Identity in the Family (Kevin S. Reimer). 44. Family Stories and Rituals (Barbara H. Fiese and Marcia A. Winter). 45. Systemic Treatments for Substance Use Disorders (Mark Stanton). 46. Couples Therapy for Depression (Mark A. Whisman, Valerie E. Whiffen, and Natalie Whiteford). 47. Families and Public Policy (Margaret Heldring). 48. Family Psychology of Immigrant Mexican and Mexican American Families (Joseph M. Cervantes and Olga L. Mejía). 49. International Family Psychology (Florence W. Kaslow). 50. Family Forensic Psychology (Robert Welsh, Lyn Greenberg, and Marjorie Graham-Howard). 51. Families and HIV/AIDS: Willo Pequegnat and the NIMH Consortium on Families and HIV/AIDS. 52. Families, violence, and abuse (Daniela J. Owen, Lauren Knickerbocker, Richard E. Heyman, and Amy M. Smith Slep). 53. Serious Mental Illness: Family Experiences, Needs, and Interventions (Diane T. Marsh & Harriet P. Lefley). Conclusion. 54. The Future of Family Psychology (James H. Bray and Mark Stanton).