Main description:

This landmark text describes research-informed practices and applications of Medical Family Therapy (MedFT) across a range of care environments and clinical populations (e.g., family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, alcohol and drug treatment, community health centers, and military and veteran health systems). It is a timely release for a rapidly growing field.

It includes the work of some of MedFT's most innovative leaders, who expertly:

illustrate MedFT in action across primary, secondary, tertiary, and other unique health contexts

describe the make-up of healthcare teams tailored to each chapter's distinct environment(s)

highlight fundamental knowledge and critical skillsets across diverse healthcare contexts

detail research-informed practices for MedFTs who treat patients, couples, families, and communities

Clinical Methods in Medical Family Therapy is a comprehensive source for any behavioral health student, trainee, or professional looking to understand the necessary skills for MedFTs entering the healthcare workforce. It is also an essential read for trainers and instructors who are covering the fundamental MedFT knowledge and skills across diverse healthcare contexts. This text was written to be applicable for a wide variety of healthcare disciplines, including family therapy, counseling nursing, medicine, psychology and social work.

Contents:

The Beginning of Us: A Conversation Among Friends About our MedFT Family.- Medical Family Therapy in Family Medicine.- Medical Family Therapy in Pediatrics.- Medical Family Therapy in Internal Medicine.- Medical Family Therapy in Intensive Care.- Medical Family Therapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology.- Medical Family Therapy in Emergency Medicine.- Medical Family Therapy in Oncology.- Medical Family Therapy in Psychiatry.- Medical Family Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care.- Medical Family Therapy in Endocrinology.- Medical Family Therapy in Alcohol and Drug Treatment.- Medical Family Therapy in Community Health Centers.- Medical Family Therapy in Community Engagement.- Medical Family Therapy in Disaster-Preparedness and Trauma-Response Teams.- Medical Family Therapy in Spiritual Care.- Medical Family Therapy in Employee Assistance Programs.- Medical Family Therapy in Military and Veteran Health Systems.- Innovations in MedFT: Pioneering New Frontiers!