Normal Family Processes: Growing Diversity and Complexity, 4th Edition

by Froma Walsh

This volume takes another step forward on the trail that Walsh has blazed in the field of family therapy. It captures the breadth and depth of family life like no other book. This is a great text for graduate courses and a joy to read for experienced professionals."--William M. Pinsof, PhD, private practice, Chicago, Illinois

"A classic text retains its relevance! The 'go-to' text on normal family processes has been significantly updated for its fourth edition, reflecting what the editor fittingly refers to as the 'new normal' of families. Therapists in training (or in practice!) will find this an invaluable resource for understanding the varieties of normal family life in our increasingly diverse world."--Wayne H. Denton, MD, PhD, Professor and Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Florida State University

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction, Grad School, School, Textbooks, Academic

989 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 24, 1982

Reviews

[Chandel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some. Hapters were better than others but overall i found this text to represent only the experince of cisgendered, hetero people whoch is unfortunate given there are so many experinces beyond that binary.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the information is outdated now, so I'd like to read a more updated version. Overall, though, so informative about family systems!

[Dena McGoldrick Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

required reading for graduate program

Liked the format, lots of good information

[Melanie Rabalais · Rating 3 out of 5]

the title is deceiving
Unless the topic of counseling and family systems interests you, you would probably find reading this a waste of time. So, yeah, I liked it alright because I find family systems interesting

[Sab · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was an intense read. Although very informative, I found it difficult to stay interested in this book. There were many stats that were conflicting but overall i pretty easy read. Unless you plan on getting a degree in family studies I would not recommend this book. It is more of a text.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic social work textbook. I utilize it in the family social work MSW class I teach.

[Alisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of good information, particularly Ch 20, but I'm happy I'm finished.