Evolving Therapist Ten Years of the Family Therapy Networker

"If the field of family therapy is a family itself...these volumes must be the record of its reunions, birthdays, controversies, rituals and passings--a kind of cross between a wedding album, a scrapbook, a family Bible, and a grandmother's childhood diary....Slick and lively, written largely by and for therapists, it has become a place to discuss many aspects of therapy...THE NETWORKER tends to be iconoclastic rather than worshipful, provocative rather than dogmatic, intimate rather than authoritative....Overall, I think these two volumes constitute an exceptionally accessible, lively, and comprehensive introduction to the field. Students, clients, colleagues, and even family members, can get a great deal out of them." --Contemporary Psychology "These are two (reference to ONE ON ONE) excellent books. Both are interesting and thought-provoking...All of the articles are well-written...With the publication of ONE ON ONE and THE EVOLVING THERAPIST we not only share in the celebration of THE FAMILY THERAPY NETWORKER'S tenth anniversary, but we also get to appreciate the impact that THE NETWORKER has had on the family therapy field. Those who love THE NETWORKER will probably love these books. Critics also may find them to be interesting overviews of the issues in family therapy. Just as Simon proved that there was a need for a family therapy magazine, he also developed a winner in these two books. Hopefully, there will be a second anniversary issue in 10 more years." --Journal of Marital and Family Therapy ''This volume provides a thoughtful perspective on the issues family therapy faces as it continues to evolve in the mental health field.' --Journal of Marital and Family Therapy "Although the articles are written by different authors, the quality of writing remains consistently high throughout the book. Furthermore, the articles are written in a down-to-earth style that keeps the reader involved until the final statement is made. Lastly, all the articles, even those that are eight to ten years old, present information that today's family therapists would find useful. As a clinician and a supervisor, I found this book extremely useful. The articles provide relevant information and ideas about various issues confronting the family therapist. Yet, it offers no permanent truths, no theories without question marks, and no magical solutions. In essence, the book provides a realistic look at family therapy and the issues that confront the field in a context that keep us turning the page." --Journal of Family PsychotherapySimon, Richard is the author of 'Evolving Therapist Ten Years of the Family Therapy Networker' with ISBN 9780898622683 and ISBN 0898622689.