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Professionals as Citizens

Civic Engagement Skills for Practitioners

• By Ph.D., William J. Doherty

• Price: $39.95
• Binding: Hardback
• Pages: 280
• Published by: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1st April 2006
• ISBN: 978-0-415-95143-2

About the Book

In this new book William J. Doherty, an accomplished proponent of systems theory, extends the theory to a next logical step when proposing that therapists take a more active role in the politics, policies, and social issues within and beyond their communities. By moving toward a more integrative role as a "citizen professional," the therapist can take a more pro-active stance in his community and can help to influence (or at the very least have a greater understanding of) the factors that contribute to his client's presenting issues. In this book, Dr. Doherty presents the practitioner with ways translate existing skills into valuable civic engagement, while also outlining new skills and areas of enhancement that therapists can strive towards achieving with this novel approach.

About the Author(s)

William J. Doherty, Ph.D., is Professor of Family Social Science and Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of Minnesota. A Past-President of the National Council on Family Relations, Dr. Doherty is also a recipient of the Significant Contribution to the Field of Marriage and Family Therapy from AAMFT, and has been named one of the 10 most innovative therapists in the United States by the Utne Reader. Dr. Doherty is currently co-chair of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Coalition