The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Family Psychology [Hardcover]

• 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

List of Contributors x

Preface xiv

Part I. Foundations of Family Psychology 1

Introduction 3

1. The Systemic Epistemology of the Specialty of Family Psychology 5
Mark Stanton

2. The Revolution and Evolution of Family Therapy and Family Psychology 21
Herbert Goldenberg and Irene Goldenberg

3. The Fascinating Story of Family Theories 37
Margaret Crosbie-Burnett and David M. Klein

4. Changing Landscape of American Family Life 53
Kay Pasley and Spencer B. Olmstead

5. Family Diversity 68
George K. Hong

6. Qualitative Research and Family Psychology 85
Jane F. Gilgun

7. Systemic Research Controversies and Challenges 100
Danielle A. Black and Jay Lebow

8. Training in Family Psychology: A Competencies-Based Approach l£j