International Family Therapy

<p><em>International Family Therapy</em> brings the international plane and its emphasis on the global community of states to systemic family therapy.</p><p>Informed by a coherent multilateral perspective each chapter covers a specific topic including: discussions on the basis of state sovereignty and the role of international human rights law; the concept of human security and psychosocial risk to vulnerable populations; and the international economics and trade of public mental health initiatives for families across the globe. Written in an accessible style and peppered with vignettes and descriptive case examples the text encourages the reader to better understand and implement family systems approaches from the perspective of the international system with a focus on cultural considerations and best practice throughout. </p><p>Combining key theoretical tenets of family therapy and essential knowledge of international relations relevant to global mental health <i>International Family Therapy<b> </b></i>is an essential guide for family therapy practitioners interested in working internationally. </p>