{"product_id":"applying-critical-social-theories-to-family-therapy-practice-paperback","title":"Applying Critical Social Theories to Family Therapy Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTeresa McDowell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume applies critical social theories to family therapy practice, using sociopolitical context for a clearer focus on the power dynamics of couple and family relationships. Its decolonizing approach to therapy is shown countering the pervasive cultural themes that grant privilege to specific groups over others, feeding unequal and oppressive relationships that bring families and couples to treatment. Therapy is shown here as a layered and nuanced process, with practitioners developing an ethical human rights perspective toward their work as they aid clients in negotiating for greater justice and equity in their relationships. The book bridges theory and practice by giving readers these essential tools: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for asking clients about social class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA framework for understanding gender issues within the larger patriarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for relating concepts of race and class in therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure for creating the family cartography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to utilize a queer perspective in therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrative case examples throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreaking new ground in family therapy, \u003ci\u003eApplying Critical Social Theories to Family Therapy Practice \u003c\/i\u003echallenges social workers, social work researchers, therapists, and psychologists to push beyond current ideas of social awareness and cultural competence toward truly liberatory client-centered practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume applies critical social theories to family therapy practice, using sociopolitical context for a clearer focus on the power dynamics of couple and family relationships. Its decolonizing approach to therapy is shown countering the pervasive cultural themes that grant privilege to specific groups over others, feeding unequal and oppressive relationships that bring families and couples to treatment. Therapy is shown here as a layered and nuanced process, with practitioners developing an ethical human rights perspective toward their work as they aid clients in negotiating for greater justice and equity in their relationships. The book bridges theory and practice by giving readers these essential tools: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for asking clients about social class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA framework for understanding gender issues within the larger patriarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for relating concepts of race and class in therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure for creating the family cartography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to utilize a queer perspective in therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrative case examples throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreaking new ground in family therapy, \u003ci\u003eApplying Critical Social Theories to Family Therapy Practice \u003c\/i\u003echallenges social workers, social work researchers, therapists, and psychologists to push beyond current ideas of social awareness and cultural competence toward truly liberatory client-centered practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeresa McDowell, Ed.D. is a professor of marriage and family therapy and Chair of the Department of Counseling Psychology at Lewis \u0026amp; Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling in Portland, Oregon, USA. Dr. McDowell has contributed over 25 articles and chapters to professional literature on critical multiculturalism, social class, race and white privilege, gender\/sexual orientation, de-colonization and global equity. Critical social theory is threaded throughout her work as a researcher, scholar and family therapy educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44276325810278,"sku":"9783319156323","price":158.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/RU84b1pCOFpvK1NvQzJFamxHUFhLZz09.webp?v=1766427978","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/applying-critical-social-theories-to-family-therapy-practice-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}