Family Therapy: An Overview

In Family Therapy: An Overview, 9th Edition, author Irene Goldenberg provides a practice-oriented textbook designed to ground students in contemporary therapeutic methods. Published by Cengage Learning, this edition delivers core theoretical ideas and applied clinical guidance in a concise format, helping students develop into empathic and effective family therapists across diverse practice environments.

The book structures its content around systemic thinking and the development of core competencies necessary for effective family intervention. Updated coverage gives expanded attention to LGBTQ families and alternative forms of family life, while systematically addressing how gender, culture, and ethnic background influence family structures and client interactions.

Targeted learning objectives guide student focus toward core concepts across chapters, supporting active comprehension and study. The resulting text provides an accessible learning framework for enrolled students as well as a practical resource for active family therapists seeking a comprehensive reference.