Circumplex Model: Systemic Assessment and Treatment of Families

by David H. Olson, Douglas H. Sprenkle (Introduction), Candyce Smith Russell (Editor)

This functional new volume introduces professionals to the Circumplex Model of Family Systems--one of the most respected and widely used approaches of its kind in family studies. Internationally known scholar/practitioners in the marriage and family therapy field demonstrate how the model can be used to assess couple and family dynamics and plan treatment interventions. They extend the use of the Circumplex Model for treating problem families using a range of clinical interventions at both the family level and broader social system level--including specific treatment populations--sex offenders, juvenile delinquents, truants, and multi-problem families. Designed as a multidisciplinary resource, this authoritative and accurate volume will assist social workers, psychologists, pastoral counselors, family therapists, and other mental health professionals who work with individuals in a family treatment context.

308 pages, Hardcover

First published February 27, 1988

About the author

David H. Olson Ph.D. Psychology Relationships