Systems Theory and Family Therapy

Raphael Becvar is a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and an Approved Supervisor with many years of experience in both academic and private practice contexts. He has authored and co-authored many books and articles in professional journals. His particular focus is on philosophical/meta-perspectives on mental health and the practice of therapy and a widely recognized teacher of systems theory and family therapy. Dorothy Becvar, Professor Emerita in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, an Approved Supervisor, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has published extensively and has presented workshops and taught courses, both nationally and internationally, on a wide variety of topics. She is also President/CEO of The Haelan Centers®, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting growth and wholeness in body, mind and spirit.

Acknowledgments
Introduction: How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: About Theories
Chapter 2: Systems Theory/Cybernetics:A Paradigm Shift
Chapter 3: First-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts
Chapter 4: Second-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts
Chapter 5: Family Interpretive: Systems/Stories
Chapter 6: Family Development through the Life Cycle
Chapter 7: The Family as System
Chapter 8: A Critique and Defense of a Systems Perspective
Chapter 9: Implications for Family Therapy
Chapter 10: In Conclusion
References
Index