Family Casebook Problem-based Learning and Mindful Self-reflection

A Family Casebook: Problem-Based Learning and Mindful Self-Reflection Maria Napoli ArizonaState University Overview: A Family Casebook uses a problem-based learning approach that prompts readers to practice mindful self-reflection. It creates a rich reading experience that is both unique and highly effective for both family practice students and teachers. Napoli believes that the key to learning is to be able to transfer knowledge to real situations outside of the classroom. This family case study book encourages students to use critical thinking skills and experience themselves as therapists from the onset of treatment until termination. The texts problem-based learning approach helps students to easily process clinical theory, therapy techniques, self-observation, and family dynamics. The texts step-by-step format provides an atmosphere of active engagement where ideas, creativity, knowledge, and skills are explored and shared in small groups as well as large classroom discussions. What Reviewers Are Saying: I think the author's approach is much needed and will offer unique coverage. The approach, i.e., problem-based learning with good clinical and self-reflection questions, is consistent with my views of effective teaching/learning. The focus on therapist's self-reflection with probing questions is good, since students are often overwhelmed with where/how to begin with families. --Professor Elsa Maschmeyer Iverson, Indiana University [ Video Workshop for Family Therapy ] [ MyHelpingLab Advertisement ]Napoli, Maria is the author of 'Family Casebook Problem-based Learning and Mindful Self-reflection', published 2006 under ISBN 9780205379439 and ISBN 0205379435.