Family Crucible

If you’re a student or someone interested in learning about family dynamics, I highly recommend! It provides amazing insight into family therapy!

Part of the curriculum for my psych course. Really enjoyed this book. People seeing me reading it have also mentioned how much they enjoyed it.

Thank you to Dr. Napier and Dr.Whitaker for giving us a realistic and authentic glimpse into the complexity of family dynamics. This book was recommended to me by a therapist and it has provided me with knowledge and realistic expectations. They provide readers with an opportunity to understand and see what the therapist is writing on their notes behind the scenes. We all have complex family dynamics and Dr. Napier and Dr. Whitaker allow us all the opportunity to sit and reflect on the roles we play In every aspect of our lives. One of the most important and rewarding books I have ever read. Thank you Dr. Napier & Dr. Whitaker. I am no longer a scape goat and will continue to be a cycle breaker for generations to come.

Just too good Great condition!!!! Love it !!!

First, let me say that I've never been a proponent of Therapy. This book, however, has made me re-think that stance. I'm recently divorced. I was very surprised how this book explained, in detail, the process I went through. It provided an insight into family and relationship dynamics that I had not considered at all. While obstensively, it documents a therapy process with a single family, the side notes, theory, and author's comments provide a fuller explanation of the dynamice of relationships that makes this book a "must read" if you are interested in why you do things and how you work within your relationships. I find myself wondering if I had read this before my divorce if there would have been a different outcome. I definitely would have looked at the entire process and relationship differently. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to get a better understanding of relationship dynamics, especially in a family setting.