Youth and Their Families
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Author Description
Though A Number Of Books Covering Adolescent Substance Abuse Are Available, There Are Very Few Resources That Explore The Topic In The Context Of Family Systems Therapy (fst). Youth And Their Families Offers An Expanded View Of The Therapeutic Process With A Specific Focus On The Relationship Between Therapists, Adolescents, Families, Communities, And Substance Use. By Applying An Fst Lens, The Clinician Learns To View Their Client As An Entire Family System Being Affected By Adolescent Substance Abuse. Furthermore, Fst Can Be Used At Every Stage Of The Substance Abuse Intervention Continuum (from Prevention To Intervention) To Provide Increased Functioning And Strength In The Family System. This Book Incorporates Easily Applicable Clinical Skill Acquisition With The Use Of Lively Cases To Give The Reader Requisite Skills To Be An Effective Family Systems Therapist.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can clinicians effectively integrate family systems therapy (FST) into the treatment of adolescent substance abuse? The authors, a team of experienced clinicians and academics, argue that adolescent substance use must be addressed by viewing the entire family as a dynamic system rather than focusing solely on the individual. By utilizing the FST framework, the book provides a structured approach to intervention that spans the entire continuum of care, from initial prevention to long-term recovery strategies.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical foundations of family systems therapy applied to adolescent addiction
- Clinical skill acquisition techniques for therapists working with diverse family structures
- Case studies illustrating the application of FST across the intervention continuum
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive pharmacological guide for substance abuse treatment
- Does not cover long-term institutionalized psychiatric care protocols
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clinicians and students frequently identify this text as a practical bridge between abstract family systems theory and real-world clinical application. Experts highlight the book's utility as a foundational resource for practitioners seeking to move beyond individual-focused therapy models in the context of adolescent addiction.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019007941X
ISBN-13:
9780190079413
Psychology
Social Work
Mental Health
Family Therapy
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