Alan Carr 
Family Therapy 
Concepts, Process and Practice

Now in its third edition, this highly regarded and well-established
textbook includes up-to-date coverage of recent advances in family
therapy practice and reviews of latest research, whilst retaining
the popular structure and chapter features of previous editions.

* Presents a unique, integrative approach to the theory and
practice of family therapy

* Distinctive style addresses family behaviour patterns, family
belief systems and narratives, and broader contextual factors in
problem formation and resolution

* Shows how the model can be applied to address issues of
childhood and adolescence (e.g. conduct problems, drug abuse) and
of adulthood (e.g. marital distress, anxiety, depression)

* Student-friendly features: chapters begin with a chapter plan
and conclude with a summary of key points; theoretical chapters
include a glossary of new terms; case studies and further reading
suggestions are included throughout

About the author

Professor Alan Carr is the director of the Doctoral training programme in clinical psychology at University College Dublin and Consultant Couple and Family Therapist at the Clanwilliam Institute in Dublin. He has published over 20 books and 200 academic papers and conference presentations in the fields of family therapy and clinical psychology. He has extensive experience in family therapy and clinical psychology, having worked in the field in the UK, Ireland, and Canada.