{"product_id":"working-with-families-guidelines-and-techniques-paperback-softback-9781394258123","title":"Working with Families; Guidelines and Techniques (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394258123","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWorking with Families\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eGuidelines and Techniques\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn T. Edwards (Author), Tab Ballis (Author), Michael Budlong (Author), Michael E. McGuire (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394258123, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 May 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.4 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.794 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most up-to-date edition of the gold standard reference in family therapy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinician-focused and highly practical, this essential resource emphasizes hands on application over abstract theory. Building on the legacy of John T. Edwards, the newly revised Third Edition addresses contemporary challenges facing families—including addiction and the opioid crisis, trauma, social isolation, cultural complexity, and the impact of technology—by providing concrete tools clinicians can use immediately in practice.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a true “how to” resource manual, the book demystifies family systems theory and translates it into clear clinical models, interventions, and case examples. Its content is applicable across a wide range of settings, including mental health, substance use treatment, education, child welfare, and criminal justice. While preserving Edwards’ accessible and practical voice, this edition incorporates updated language, reorganized content for improved usability, and expanded attention to cultural humility, special populations, therapist use of self, and clinical supervision. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hallmark of the Third Edition is its multimodal, practice ready design, featuring session-by-session templates to guide clinicians in conducting both couples and family therapy, along with updated case material, field tested techniques, editorial commentary, highlighted quotes from John T. Edwards, an extensive video catalog, interviews, and previously unpublished content. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn evidence‑informed, practice‑ready guide for expanding family therapy competence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible clinical frameworks that prioritize responsiveness over prescriptive models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefreshed strategies for working with substance use, trauma, and behavioral addictions in diverse families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 150 integrated video resources to enhance learning and application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal as a primary or supplementary text for graduate programs in social work, counseling, psychology, and marriage and family therapy, \u003ci\u003eWorking With Families\u003c\/i\u003e also serves as an indispensable desk reference for practitioners seeking practical, authoritative, and hope‑centered clinical guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Third Edition viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to Second Edition x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Second Edition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments from the Second Edition xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Systems Orientation 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssumptions of a Family Systems Model 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Systems Orientation in Theory 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Systems Orientation in Practice 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Systems Orientation in Concepts 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels of Systems Interventions 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCause and Effect in Systems 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Systems- Oriented Program Assessment 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Alongside the Medical Model 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Fundamentals of Family Work 14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Family Counseling 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Family Work 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRationales for This Approach 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUses of Family Counseling 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForms of Family Work 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBedrock Beliefs About Families 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Theory of Change 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren Raise Adults 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeglected Relationships in Family Counseling 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on the Obvious 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo Many Variables 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo- Brief Family Counseling 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling Pairs of Concepts 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Structuring Family Sessions 36\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Basic Tools for Family Counseling 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Guidelines for Family Sessions 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSession- by- Session Guidelines 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSession Checklist for Family Counseling 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Lists for Family Counselors 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Work in Different Settings 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Counseling Online 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShared Goals 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Engaging Families 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruiting Families 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Questions in Individual Counseling 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting the Initial Family Interview: The ReSPECT Sequence 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for the First Family Interview 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Resistance 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifficult Parents 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChild Assessment in Plain Language 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Case Conceptualization 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuiding Principles 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Mapping 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe MIGS Sheet 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapeutic Themes by Family Type (Child-Identified Patient) 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Adolescents and Children 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Use of Self 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf- Awareness 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear of Family Work 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience Is Primary 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInexperienced Versus Experienced Family Counselors 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Novice’s First Family Interview 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounselor Development as a Systems Practitioner 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Self- Assessment 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInduction\/Countertransference 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConscious Use of Self 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColleague Consultation 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Cultural Perspective in Family Work 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural Awareness 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamic Diversity 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Populations 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Systemic Techniques 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools of the Trade 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlter Ego 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrief Network Intervention (BNI) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChair Work 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircular Questions 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColleague Teamwork 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuardrail 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Talk 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParadox 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParent’s Childhood 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting Team 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReframing 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelabeling 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe Rebellion 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSculpting and Movement 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSibling Talk 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Child Assessment 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Predictions 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToybox 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorried Child 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of Systemic Techniques 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Sequential Model of Family Therapy 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Working with Couples 194\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Guidelines 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCouples Counseling: Additional Tips 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCouples Work for Substance Use Disorder 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCouples Counseling Clinical Model of Practice 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Working with Multiple Family Groups 206\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Family Group Counseling 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Procedures for Multiple Family Groups 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Recruitment for Multiple Family Groups 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Tips 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapeutic Activities 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho’s Missing? 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElemental Schema for Multiple- Family Group Therapy 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Family Groups in Action 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Working with Addiction in Families 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Substance Use Disorder 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful Approaches to Problematic Substance Use 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Patterns in Families with Substance Use Disorders 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdolescents with Problematic Substance Use 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodependency 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging Families with Substance Use Problems 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Counseling for Substance Use Disorders 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thoughts 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: John T Edwards Biography 244\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: The Green Book 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen Book Table of Contents 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Green Book 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart One: An Odd Assortment of Musings, Quips, Perceptions, Considerations, Witticisms, and Philosophy for Family Therapists 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Two: Learning How to Live— A Selection of John’s Journal Entries 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideo Link Index 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