Enlarging The Therapeutic Circle: The Therapists Guide To

Describes the theory and methodology for achieving collaborative therapy. Discusses five successful models for therapist/family/school collaboration and six school-based models, with each model considered in terms of theory and rationale, process, and desired outcome. Covers assessing children at r

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First published in 1995. Finally we have a book that addresses what research and common sense tell us: children who dysfunction do it as a result of the systems in which they reside. Although the data has been available, professionals have not been willing to broaden their therapeutic circles and theoretical frameworks in order to change their professional practices. The exciting thing about Enlarging the Therapeutic Circle is that it will make a real impact The authors present a strong rationale for ecosystemic intervention and a realistic discussion of the types of school and family resistance. The authors have practiced this approach for over 25 years in a variety of settings and truly understand what they are presenting.