Ki Ppeu-da et al.: Family Dynamics and Counseling (26-1 Semester, Workbook Included)

Family dynamics is a term that describes the events and interactions occurring among the individuals forming a household, and it is highly useful for explaining family systems theory, which serves as the theoretical basis for family counseling. Family dynamics, occurring within the family as a system with boundaries distinct from the outside world, shape internal rules, shared beliefs, and narratives. This textbook covers the key concepts of family dynamics, which serve as a framework for a deeper understanding of the family. Chapter 1 deals with family system dynamics and psychopathology and family dynamics. Chapter 2 covers theories applicable to the analysis of family dynamics, including family systems theory, exchange theory, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, feminist theory, family ecology theory, the life course perspective, and family development theory. Chapter 3 addresses family stress and family resilience, while Chapter 4 covers various family issues such as parentification, marital relationships and depression, work-family balance, substance abuse and dependence, eating disorders, and family and health problems. Factors influencing the various problems experienced by individuals and families can be considered from diverse domains, including the individual, family, and community; however, this chapter focuses on family dynamics. Chapter 5 covers individual counseling theories such as psychoanalytic theory, person-centered counseling theory, behavioral counseling theory, cognitive counseling theory, and reality counseling theory. Finally, Chapter 6 discusses the origins of family counseling, the differences between family and individual counseling, and the effectiveness of family counseling.

Korean title: 가족역동과상담(26-1학기, 워크북포함)

Korean author: 기쁘다 외

Korean publisher: 한국방송통신대학교출판문화원

ISBN-13: 9788920038686