Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy Books
From Here to Maternity: Pregnancy and Motherhood on the Autism Spectrum
Already the mother of five children, Lana Grant's late diagnosis of autism at age 38 transformed her experience of her sixth pregnancy. Based on her own experiences of the challenges and joys of... (more)
The Role of the Father in Child Development: Fifth Edition
Completely revised and updated, The Role of the Father in Child Development: Fifth Edition brings together contributions from an international group of experts on the role of fathers in child... (more)
The Family Guide to Mental Health Care
More than fifty million people a year are diagnosed with some form of mental illness. It spares no sex, race, age, ethnicity, or income level. And left untreated, mental disorders can devastate our... (more)
Surviving and Thriving in Care and Beyond: Personal and Professional Perspectives
This is a book about children who have to grow up apart from their biological parents, the impact of this on their lives and on those who look after them, and how we can respond to the challenges... (more)
Stepping into Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Key Ingredients of Change
This volume makes Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) widely accessible to therapists of different orientations and to therapists in training. It provides clinicians with practical tools, an... (more)
Marital Tensions: Clinical Studies Towards a Psychological Theory of Interaction (Psychology Revivals)
Originally published in 1967, this book gathers together the various aspects of Dr Dick's theoretical and clinical approach to marriage difficulties into a coherent system for the benefit of... (more)
Fifty Years of the Tavistock Clinic (Psychology Revivals)
Originally published in 1970, this title commemorates the men and ideas that started, inspired and established a pioneer institution in British psychiatry. Based on the impetus of Freudian and... (more)
Couples and Change (Psychology Revivals)
First published in 1996, this enlightening book about facilitating therapeutic change within the couple relationship opens with a transcript of one of a series of lectures by Virginia Satir. It... (more)
Coupling... What Makes Permanence? (Psychology Revivals)
Originally published in 1991, the theme for this title is the exploration of the components of lasting, long-term relationships. It begins with the first part of an interview between Sheldon Starr... (more)
Extraordinary Sex Therapy: Creative Approaches for Clinicians
How do we help our clients discover the depth and breadth of sexual healing? Extraordinary Sex Therapy offers a range of innovative health-based approaches and models to explore the complexities... (more)
Relationship Coaching: The Theory and Practice of Coaching with Singles, Couples and Parents
Relationship Coaching provides a comprehensive guide to coaching to achieve relationship success and enrichment in three main areas: to help single people to form and secure stable relationships, to... (more)
Family Matters: A Guide to Healthier and Happier Relationships
Family Matters is based on a series of articles originally published in the Guardian. They deal with a variety of aspects of mental health in a practical and accessible way, offering us the insights... (more)
Couple and Family Psychoanalysis: Volume 5 Number 2
Couple and Family Psychoanalysis Journal is an international journal sponsored by The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology, and aims to promote the theory and practice of working with couple and... (more)
Couple and Family Psychoanalysis: Volume 5 Number 1
Couple and Family Psychoanalysis Journal is an international journal sponsored by The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology, and aims to promote the theory and practice of working with couple and... (more)
Multicultural Family Art Therapy
How does the family art therapist understand the complexities of another's cultural diversity? What are international family therapist's perspectives on treatment? These questions and more are... (more)
Strengthening Family Coping Resources: Intervention for Families Impacted by Trauma
Strengthening Family Coping Resources (SFCR) uses a skill-building, multi-family group framework to teach constructive resources to families who have a high exposure to stress and trauma. As an... (more)
Principia Amoris: the New Science of Love
Stereotypically, science and emotion are diametric opposites: one is cold and unfeeling, the other soft and nebulous; one is based on proven facts while the other is based on inexplicable feelings... (more)
Surviving Family Care Giving: Co-ordinating Effective Care Through Collaborative Communication
Surviving Family Care Giving: Co-ordinating Effective Care Through Collaborative Communication is a practical book for family and other home carers in a variety of situations. Grainne Smith shows how... (more)
Play in Family Therapy: Second Edition
This classic volume, now completely revised, has helped tens of thousands of therapists integrate play therapy and family therapy techniques in clinical practice. Eliana Gil demonstrates a broad... (more)
An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy: Second Edition
Now in its second edition, this text introduces readers to the rich history and practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, with 32 professionals from across the US presenting their knowledge in their... (more)
Differentiation of Self: Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspectives
Bowen theory views the family as an emotional unit. The family is a natural system that has evolved, like all living systems. The elegance and unity of the concept of differentiation of self, and of... (more)
Screen-Smart Parenting: How to Find Balance and Benefit in Your Child's Use of Social Media, Apps, and Digital Devices
Even for today's most tech-savvy parents, managing kids' technology use is a huge challenge fraught with uncertainties. What kinds (and amounts) of screen time boost learning and development--and... (more)
Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts
Parents of girls on the autism spectrum often wish their daughters were celebrated for their talents, rather than discouraged for their differences. They recognise that their children's unique... (more)
22 Things a Woman with Asperger's Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know
Rudy Simone covers 22 common areas of confusion for someone dating a female with AS and includes advice from her own experience and from other partners in real relationships. She talks with humour... (more)
Love, Sex and Long-term Relationships: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want
What are the motivations and desires behind relationship choices and sexual behaviour? Are they very different for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) than for anyone else? Does having extreme... (more)
Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story
Open, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as... (more)
Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
Communication is one of the biggest challenges faced by people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), yet an Asperger marriage requires communication more than any other relationship. Thousands of people... (more)
22 Things a Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man with Asperger's Syndrome
Although having Asperger Syndrome (AS) can make romantic relations difficult, having a fulfilling relationship with an Asperger man is certainly not impossible. A woman in love with a man with AS may... (more)
Letters to the Home Front: Positive Thoughts and Ideas for Parents Bringing up Children With Developmental Disabilities Such as Autism
Bringing up a child with developmental disabilities can present a range of challenges for parents. This book aims to provide a source of support for parents dealing with the everyday realities of... (more)
A Friend's and Relative's Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism: How Can I Help?
When a child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), what the family really need, and often lack, is positive reassurance and understanding from those closest to them. This book is... (more)