This is a revised edition of the classical text on systemic thought. A total of 10 of the 22
chapters were completely rewritten and the other 12 were revised. This is a textbook par
excellence: a detailed look at basic theory with many practical examples taken from the
everyday experiences of the readers in their own contexts of psychotherapy counseling social
work coaching and organizational development.Since its initial publication in 1996 this
volume has not experienced a radical change in paradigms albeit a great number of innovations
have occurred in methodology and the relevant settings. Systemic therapy and counseling has now
been integrated into many new fields has developed a number of responses to new problems and
has become concerned with interacting with basic research in therapy and counseling approaches.
Also it has managed to sideskirt the usual internal debates. The authors present a broadly
based and well-integrated picture of systemic therapy and counseling. They have also expanded
the role of new innovations and methods derived from the English-language literature. This book
is required reading for both students and practitioners in healthcare social work education
and pastoral care as well as for persons who work in or with management and business
consultation.
