{"product_id":"systemic-treatment-of-trauma-impacted-families-a-clinicians-guide-to-assessment-formulation-and-intervention-paperback","title":"Systemic Treatment of Trauma-Impacted Families: A Clinician's Guide to Assessment, Formulation, and Intervention - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShelley A. Riggs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura E. Captari\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book provides a holistic and nuanced metatheoretical perspective to working with trauma in the family system. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The authors use a systemic lens, conceptualizing mental health as inextricably intertwined with the dynamics of family relationships, environment, and social context. Here, the authors explore how these interactions can both contribute to trauma and be a vital source of healing. Drawing from almost 40 years of combined clinical work, research, teaching, and theorizing, the authors synthesize key systemic principles and practices relevant to clinical practice with children, couples, and families. Therapists and trainees will find practical guidance for conceptualizing and addressing relational patterns and family system processes to promote healing after trauma. Each chapter begins with a brief illustrative vignette that sets the stage for relevant theory and research, with a focus throughout the book on practical application to real-world clinical practice. The authors emphasize the mechanisms of change underlying diverse treatment approaches, and personalizing treatment in consideration of each client or family's culture and preferences. To enhance understanding and application of systemic concepts and strategies, they integrate a case study in detail across several chapters to show how systemic assessment, case formulation, treatment, and consultation might look in practice, inviting readers to consider how to creatively apply systemic principles and concepts in their own work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you primarily interact with a single member of a family, family subgroups, an entire family, or a larger milieu, gaining a comprehensive understanding of trauma and systems can elucidate important details that deepen understanding and change your approach to trauma intervention.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelley A. Riggs, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e LP, is a professor at Sam Houston State University, where she is director of clinical training for the master's program in clinical psychology. Dr. Riggs also provides therapeutic services and is a clinical trainer. Her research focuses on the roles of family systems, attachment relationships, and trauma in psychological functioning. She has authored numerous scholarly publications and serves on the two journal editorial boards. Dr. Riggs is the recipient of several awards for teaching excellence and contributions to the field and is active in the American Psychological Association's Society for Couple and Family Psychology (Division 43). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura E. Captari, PhD, LP, \u003c\/b\u003e is a staff psychologist and academic researcher at The Albert and Jessie Danielsen Institute at Boston University, and incoming assistant professor in the Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology department at Boston College. She brings a holistic, depth-oriented, and systemic perspective to her roles as a psychotherapist, researcher, supervisor, and teacher. Dr. Captari's research explores developmental and relational impacts of trauma, disaster, and loss across the lifespan and family system. Her work also explores approaches to address clinicians' risks for vicarious trauma and build professional longevity. Dr. Captari has authored over 50 professional articles and chapters and serves on multiple editorial boards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.99 x 5.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46184681865413,"sku":"9781433839382","price":95.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/dAK2PxXj9L9781433839382.webp?v=1778097199","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/systemic-treatment-of-trauma-impacted-families-a-clinicians-guide-to-assessment-formulation-and-intervention-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}