<b><i>An Introduction to Family Therapy</i></b> provides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy and systemic practice, covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present day.<br><br>The book considers both British and International perspectives and includes the latest developments in current practice, regulation and innovation, looking at these developments within a wider political, cultural and geographical context.<br>Taking a three part approach this book conveys the major shifts in the 20th century development of ideas and how these ideas have evolved into a range of interventions and integrative approaches to working with families before discussing the key systems of communication and practice.<br><br>New to this edition will be:<br><br>¿ Coverage of 21st century developments coming from the field of neuroscience, trauma theory and attachment theory. In particular how recent understandings of trauma, attachment, emotional regulation