Social Work With Multi-Family Groups

Understanding Multiple Family Therapy

This volume explores the interrelatedness of the primary family group and the formed therapeutic group. Multiple family therapy is a special type of group practice involving members of several families meeting with a professional to address common family concerns.

Author and Content

Rosemary Cassano, known for her qualitative research on multiple family group therapy, has created a volume that reflects the diversity of client populations and the patterns and processes within these groups. Social Work With Multi-Family Groups reveals what actually occurs during group interactions and practitioner interventions.

Scope and Applications

This comprehensive volume defines multiple family practice and examines its successful use with families facing various challenges, including child-labeled problems, institutionalized elderly with physical and cognitive impairments, patients with life-threatening illnesses, and other support groups.

Practical Examples

Each example demonstrates how professionals can design helping systems that combine professional and peer help, activating support embedded within each client's own family.