Books by John Hills

John Byng-Hall is a distinguished, pioneering British family therapist, whose publications and presentations have established him internationally. This book acts as a tribute from six psychotherapists who are connected with him in some way, including Rosemary Whiffen who looks back on the formation of their Tavistock training course.

This revised edition uses extensive updated research and survey evidence to challenge the view of 'skivers versus strivers', showing how much our lives vary not just as we age, but from week-to-week and year-to-year.

Ideas drawn from family and systemic therapy form the basis of many interventions in mental health and childcare. This brief introduction offers an ideal starting-point for non specialists and new students keen to develop their skills. Taking a step-by-step experiential approach, it explores key concepts in vivid practice context.