The Essentials of Family Therapy provides a practical, clinically focused overview of family therapy, covering its history, major schools, and modern developments. With case studies and clear explanations, it helps readers understand why techniques work and how to apply them in practice.

7th Edition Updates (Short Form):
The 7th Edition includes new case studies with Reflect and Apply questions, end-of-chapter critical thinking questions, and expanded coverage of key concepts. It features updated content on current clinical trends, including a revised Cognitive-Behavioral chapter, a new section on families with transgender members, and a new chapter on research.