Download or read book Systems Theory in Action written by Shelly Smith-Acuna and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valuable for seasoned mental health professionals as well as those in training, Systems Theory in Action presents systems theory -- the unifying principles surrounding the organization and functioning of systems -- as it applies to individual, couples, and family therapy. This innovative book explores systems theory as an effective model for general mental health practice. It examines the role systems theory can play, specifically in understanding clients' presenting problems in context, within the various systems and subsystems in which the problems are embedded.