Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, 11th Edition by Michael P. Nichols (Paperback)

Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, 11th Edition, by Michael P. Nichols is the Pearson paperback textbook that introduces the history, major schools, and current clinical practice of family therapy for counseling, MFT, and social work students.

This book has long been treated as the standard introduction to the field. It walks through the classic models, including Bowen, structural, strategic, experiential, and narrative approaches, and then shows how contemporary therapists actually combine them in the room. The 11th edition leans harder into clinical practice, with the author’s observations of real sessions with leading practitioners and case studies contributed by invited master therapists.

What's included

• Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, 11th Edition, paperback
• Coverage of the history of the field, the classic schools, and recent developments
• New case studies and a new section on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on practice
• Video links and interactive chapter quizzes referenced in the text
• Publisher: Pearson
• ISBN-13: 9780133826609

Who it's for

Graduate students in marriage and family therapy, clinical mental health counseling, clinical social work, and psychology programs where this title is the assigned text. It is also a useful refresher for licensed therapists preparing for the MFT National Examination or adding systemic work to an individual practice.

Why this edition

The 11th edition keeps the balanced, readable survey earlier editions were known for while putting more weight on what happens in session. Chapter structure follows the way most family therapy courses are taught, so it pairs well with a syllabus built around theory comparison. Students who need the exact edition listed on a course reading list should confirm the ISBN above against their syllabus.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author of Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods?

Michael P. Nichols. The book is published by Pearson and this is the 11th edition.

Does this book cover specific therapy models?

Yes. It covers the major schools of family therapy with chapters on their concepts, techniques, and evidence, followed by integrative and contemporary approaches.

Is this the paperback edition?

Yes. This is the paperback printing, ISBN 9780133826609, and it ships from the USA.

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