Anorexia Nervosa and Family Therapy in a Chinese Context

Over a ten year period, Professor Ma carried out crossdisciplinary research in Hong Kong focused on the effectiveness of structural family therapy for Chinese p

Despite the relevance of eating disorders in the past years, the pure core of these mental disorders remains unknown. In this regard, it is not a surprise that

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Putting subjectivity back in psychology and in social sciences is the aim of this volume. Subjectivity is a core psychological dimension but frequently forgotte

This international handbook addresses classic mental health issues, as well as controversial subjects regarding inequalities and stereotypes in access to servic

The fourth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family Therapy provides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy and systemic practice

Family Conflict takes a life course approach as it provides an accessible discussion of family conflict issues, processes, and outcomes. Chapters draw on recent

It is often asserted that ‘A family that prays together, stays together’. But what if a child no longer wishes to pray? This book analyses the law in relati