Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Bidge's Mob: Written and illustrated by Gaye Dell Creative Family Therapy Techniques: Play, Art, and Expressive Activities to Engage Children in Family Sessions: Editor: Liana Lowenstein Essential Skills in Family Therapy, from the first interview to termination: JoEllen Patterson, Lee Williams, Todd M. Edwards, Larry Chamow, Claudia Grauf‐Grounds Multi‐Family Therapy: Concepts and Techniques: Eia Asen, Michael Scholz     

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Book reviewed in this article: Narrative Therapy: An Introduction for Counsellors Martin Payne Family Therapy: The Field's Past, Present and Possible Futures Volume 1 Case Studies in Couple and Family Therapy: Systemic and Cognitive Perspectives Dattilio, F. M. (Ed.) Child‐Focused Practice: A Collaborative Systemic Approach Jim Wilson BabyTalk: The Pioneering Book that will Change Childcare Forever Sally Ward 201 Questions to Ask Your Kids Pepper Schwartz Teen Pregnancy and Parenting — Social and Ethical Issues James Wong and David Checkland (Eds) The Fundamentals of Family Mediation J. M. Haynes and S. Charlesworth Family Group Conferences in Child Welfare Peter Marsh and Gill Crow Single Session Family Staging: Breaking Family Spells E. Zawidowski     

Abstracts

Gerson, M. J. & Barsky, M. For the new family therapist: A glossary of terms. American Journal of Family Therapy .
Gunderson, J. G., Kerr, J. & Englund, D. W. The families of borderlines. Archives of General Psychiatry .
Mandelbaum, A. Family characteristics of patients with borderline and narcissistic disorders. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic .
Liddle, H. H. On teaching a contextual or systemic therapy: Training content, goals and methods. American Journal of Family Therapy .
Pope, K. S., Schover, L. R. & Levenson, H. Sexual behavior between clinical supervisors and trainees: Implications for professional standards. Professional Psychology .
Robinson, B. & Thurnher, M. Taking care of aged parents: A family cycle transition. The Gerontologist .
Watzlawick, P. & Coyne, J. C. Depression following stroke: Brief, problem-focused family treatment. Family Process .     

Independent comment on local and international publications

THE EVOLVING THERAPIST: Ten Years of the Family Therapy Networker. Ed. by Richard Simon, Cindy Barrilleaux, Mary Sykes Wylie and Laura M. Markowitz. THE INTIMACY PARADOX. Personal Authority in the Family System. Donald S. Williamson. MY MUM NEEDS ME. Helping Children with Ill or Disabled Parents. Julia Segal and John Simkins.     

Reviews: Independent comment on Audio‐visual and Print Materials

Book reviewed in this article: Families, Systems & Health: The Journal of Collaborative Family HealthCare Published quarterly by Families, Systems & Health, Inc. Creative Encounters With Families: The Personal Journey of a Family Therapist No Lost Certainties to be Recovered; G. Kohon The Welfare of Children with Mentally Ill Parents, Learning from International Comparisons; R. Hetherington, K. Baistow, I. Katz, J. Mesie and J. Trowell Healing the Male Psyche: Therapy as Initiation; John Rowan There is No Such Thing as a Therapist: An Introduction to the Therapeutic Process; Carol A.V. Holmes     

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Book reviewed in this article: The Heroic Client: Doing Client‐Directed, Outcome‐Informed Therapy: B. L. Duncan and S. D. Miller Don't Let Her See Me Cry: A Mother's Story: H. Barnacle The Adolescent Psyche: Jungian and Winnocottian Perspectives: Richard Frankel Behaviour Exchange Systems Training: A Program for Parents Stressed by Adolescent Substance Abuse: A. Blyth, J. Bamberg, J. Toumbourou Feminine Sensuality: Alcira Mariam Alizade Family Therapy Concepts, Process and Practice: Alan Carr Stepfamilies: History, Research, and Policy: Irene Levin and Marvin B. Sussman (Eds) André Green at the Squiggle Foundation: Jan Abram (Ed.) Hand Me Down Blues: How to Stop Depression from Spreading in Families: M.D. Yapko Tales from Family Therapy: Life Changing Clinical Experiences: Frank N. Thomas and Thorana S. Nelson (Eds).     

Book Reviews

Book Reviewed in this Article:
Comfort, Alex. Sexual Consequences of Disability ,
Gatley, Richard H., and Koulack, David. Single Fathers' Handbook:
Jarosz, Maria. Problems of Family Disorganization: Determinants and Social Effects .
Rosen, Hugh. The Development of Sociomoral Knowledge: A Cognitive-Structural Approach ,
Pearce, John K., and Friedman, Leonard J., (Eds.). Family Therapy: Combining Psychodynamic and Family Systems Approaches ,
Ruben, A. G. Creating a mature marriage: The CAMM program.
Shor, Joel and Sanville, Jean. Illusion in Loving: A Psychoanalytic Approach to the Evolution of Intimacy and Autonomy .
Umana, R. E, Gross, S. J. and McConville, M. T. Crisis in the family: Three approaches .     

Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Ethics and Professional Issues in Couple and Family Therapy: Hecker, Lorna (Ed.) Ordinary Families, Special Children: A Systems Approach to Childhood Disability: Seligman, Martin, Benjamin Darling: Blue Sky July: Nia Wyn, Nia, Penguin UK     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Becvar, D. S. (1997). Soul healing: A spiritual orientation n counseling and therapy .
Duncan, B., Hubble, M., & Miller, S. (1997). Psychotherapy with "impossible" cases .
Barnes, G. G., Thompson, P., Daniel, G., Burchardt, N. (1998). Growing up in stepfamilies .
Real, T. (1997). I don't want to talk about it: Overcoming the secret legacy of male depression
VIDEOTAPE REVIEW: Heley, J., & Richeport-Haley, M. (1997). Whither Family Therapy .     

REVIEWS

PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Todd, T. C., & Selekman, M. D. (Eds.). (1991). Family therapy approaches with adolescent substance abusers .
PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Edwards, J. T. (1990). Treating Chemically dependent families: A practical systems approach for professionals .
PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Scharff, D. E., & Scharff, J. S. (1991). Object relations couple therapy .
PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Brendler, J., Silver, M., Haber, M., & Sargent, J. (1991). Madness, chaos, and violence: Therapy with families at the brink .
PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Sperry, L., & Carlson, J. (1991). Marital therpay: Intergrating theroy and practice .
PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Kaslow, F. W. (Ed.). (1990). Voices in family psychology .
PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Wiseman, J. M. (1990). Mediation therapy: Short-term decision making for couples and families in crisis .
PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Gale, J. E. (1991). Conversation analysis of therapeutic discourse: The pursuit of a therapeutic agenda .
PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Geffen, M. S. (1989). Guide to Computerized patient account systems .
SELF-HELP: Napier, A. Y. (1990). The fragile bond .     

Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Adolescent Therapy that Really Works: Helping Kids Who Never Asked for Help in the First Place . Janet Sasson Edgette Healing with Stories: Your Casebook Collection for Using Therapeutic Metaphors . George W. Burns (Ed.) Mastering Family Therapy: Journeys of Growth and Transformation . Salvador Minuchin, Wai‐Yung Lee, George M. Simon Handbook of EMDR and Family Therapy Processes . Francine Shapiro, Florence W. Kaslow and Louise Maxfield (Eds.) What is This Thing Called Love? A Guide to Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with Couples . Sarah Fels Usher     

Abstracts

Colapinto, J. The relative value of empirical evidence. Family Process,
Frank, H. Psychodynamic conflicts in female law students. American Journal of Psychoanalysis .
Riskin, L.L. Sexual relationships between psychotherapists and their patients: toward research or restraint. California Law Review ,
Verhulst, J. & Heiman, J.R. An interactional approach to sexual dysfunctions. American Journal of Family Therapy ,     

ABSTRACTS

Andolfi, M. Redefinition in family therapy. American Journal of Family Therapy ,
Clance, P. R. & Imes, S. A. The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: dynamics and therapeutic intervention. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice ,
Feinstein, A. D. Personal mythology as a paradigm for a holistic public psychology. American Journal of Orthapsychiatry ,
Hatfield, A. B. The family as partner in the treatment of mental illness. Hospital and Community Psychiatry ,
McGuire, J. M. & Borowy, T. D. Attitudes toward mental health professionals. Professional Psychology ,
Olson, D. H., Sprenkle, D. H. & Russell, C. S. Circumplex model of marital and family systems: I. Cohesion and adaptability dimensions, family types, and clinical applications. Family Process ,
Perr, M. Social and cultural influences on the doctor's family. American Journal of Psychoanalysis ,
Russell, C. S. Circumplex model of marital and family systems: III. Empirical evaluation with families. Family Process ,     

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Book reviewed in this article: Family Focused Grief Therapy David W. Kissane, Sidney Bloch Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Research and Interventions Greenwald, R. (Ed.) The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment By Babette Rothschild Changing Directives: The Strategic Therapy of Jay Haley J. K Zeig (Ed.)     

Classic Book Reviews: The Past Revived

Middletown: A Study in Modern American Culture. R. S. Lynd & H. M. Lynd. Predicting Success or Failure in Marriage. E. W. Burgess & L. S. Cottrell, Jr. Family, Socialization and Interaction Process. T. Parsons & R. F. Bales. The Social Psychology of Groups. J. W. Thibaut & H. H. Kelley. Husbands and Wives. Dynamics of Married Living. R. O. Blood & D. M. Wolfe. World Revolution and Family Patterns. W. J. Goode. Blue‐Collar Marriage. M. Komarovsky. Emerging Conceptual Frameworks in Family Analysis. F. I. Nye & F. M. Berardo (Eds.). Family and Social Network(2nd ed.). E. Bott. The Future of Marriage. J. S. Bernard. All Our Kin: Strategies for Survival in a Black Community. C. B. Stack. Children of the Great Depression. G. H. Elder. Inside the Family: Toward a Theory of Family Process. D. Kantor & W. Lehr. A Treatise on the Family. G. S. Becker.     

Independent Comment on Audio‐visual and Print Materials

Book reviewed in this article: Feminist Family Therapy: Empowerment in Social Context. Louise B. Silverstein & Thelma Jean Goodrich (Eds) How it Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of all Ages. Judith Snow The Internal and External Worlds of Children and Adolescents: Collaborative Therapeutic Care. Lesley Day & Denis Flynn (Ed.) Children's Solutions Work. Insoo Kim Berg and Therese Steiner Spiritual Resources in Family Therapy. Froma Walsh (Ed.) In the Firing Line: Violence and Power in Child Protection Work. Janet Stanley and Chris Goddard Sperm Wars: The Rights and Wrongs of Reproduction Heather Grace Jones and Maggie Kirkman (Eds) The Work/Life Collision. Barbara Pocock, Annandale, NSW, The Federation Press     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Professional Books: Akamatsu, T. J., Stephens, M. A. P., Hobfoll, S. E., & Crowther, J. H. (Eds.). (1992). Family health psychology.
Professional Books:Macy, J. (1991). Mutual causality in Buddhism and general systems theory .
Professional Books:McNamee, S., & Gergen, K. J. (Eds.). (1993). Therapy as social construction .
Professional Books:Grove, D. R., & Haley, J. (1993). Conversations of therapy: Popular problems and uncommon solutions .
Self-Help Books:Barth, J. (1993). It runs in my family: Overcoming the legacy of family illness .
Self-Help Books:Sachs, B. E. (1992). Things just haven't been the same: Making the transition from marriage to parenthood .
Self-Help Books:Becker, M. R. (1992). Lost touch: Preparing for a parent's death .
VedioTaps: Conversation with a Blended Family: A Burning Qestion; An Interview with Harry Goolishian . (1993).
VedioTaps: Sex, Love, and Babies . (1993). (Videotape of how having a baby changes the relationship between parents).
VedioTaps: Learning Disabilities: A Parent's Guide . (1993). (Videotape of information for parents, mental health professionals, and educators regarding the process of diagnosing a learning disability and establishing an individual education program).     

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Book reviewed in this article: Sheila's Book: A Shared Journey Through Madness Sheila Harvey (Ed.) Taunton, Somerset, Somerset Virtual College NHS Publications Case Book for Integrating Family Therapy: An Ecosystemic Approach S. H. McDaniel, D. Lusterman and C. Philpot Treating Difficult Couples: Helping Clients with Coexisting Mental and Relationship Disorders. Douglas K. Snyder & Mark A. Whisman (Eds) Art Therapy Practice: Innovative Approaches with Diverse Populations. Harriet Wadeson Nurses and Families: A Guide to Family Assessment and Intervention, 3rd edn. Lorraine M. Wright & Maureen Leahey Family Nursing Interviewing Skills: How to Engage, Assess, Intervene and Terminate with Families. Lorraine M. Wright & Maureen Leahey Calgary Family Assessment Model: How to Apply in Clinical Practice Systems and Meaning: Consulting in Organisations. Gitte Haslebo and Kit Sanne Nielsen, transl. by Dorte Herholdt Silver Pioneering Paths in the Study of Families: The Lives and Careers of Family Scholars. Suzanne K. Steinmetz and Gary W. Peterson (Eds) Emotions and the Family. Richard A. Fabes (Ed.)     

Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: The Sacred Willow: Four Generations in the Life of a Vietnamese Family Duong Van Mai Elliott, Cross‐Cultural Practice With Couples and Families Phillip Brown and John Shalett (Eds) Context: A Magazine for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice The Answer Within: A Family in Therapy Re‐Examined Moshe Lang and Peter McCallum. Time Bombs in Families and How to Survive Them Averil Earnshaw. Relationships into the New Millennium 1999: Papers to Celebrate 50 years of Relationships Australia Gail Bateman and D. Lamont. Narrative Counseling in Schools: Powerful and Brief: Practical Skills for Counselors J. Winslade And G. Monk. You Just Don't Listen: A Parent's Guide to Improving Communication Suzie Hayman.     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article: Charles Booth on the City: Physical Pattern and Social Structure, edited with an Introduction by Harold W. Pfautz Methodology in Social Research, edited by Hubert M. and Ann Blalock The Social Meanings of Suicide by Jack D. Douglas Working Class Community: Some general notions raised by a series of studies in northern England by Brian Jackson Role Theory: Concepts and Research edited by Bruce J. Biddle and Edwin J. Thomas The Enterprise in Transition: An Analysis of European and American Practice by H. van der Haas Social Class, Language and Education by Denis Lawton Family and Community in Ireland by C. M. Arensberg and S. T. Kimball Autonomous Group Functioning: An Exploration in Behaviour Theory and Measurement by P. G. Herbst The Sexual Context of Premarital Sexual Permissiveness by Ira L. Reiss Social Interaction: Process and Products by M. Sherif The Sociology of the School by M. D. Shipman The Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research by B. G. Glaser and A. L. Strauss Influences on Parent Behaviour by Lois M. Stolz Mobility of Farm Families: a study of occupational and residential mobility in an upland area of England by J. S. Nalson Scientific Sociology: Theory and Method by David Wilier The Emergent American Society Vol. i, Large-Scale Organizations (eds.) W. L. Warner, D. B. Unwalla and J. H. Trimm Vulnerable Children, Three Studies of Children in Conflict: Accident Involved Children, Sexually Assaulted Children and Children with Asthma by L. Burton Power, Politics and People: The Collected Essays of C. Wright Mills edited by I. L. Horowitz Military Organisation and Society by Stanislav Andreski The Family in Social Context by Gerald R. Leslie The Social Context of the School by S. John Eggleston