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Epstein, Nathan

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Dr. Nathan B. Epstein

Introduction

Dr. Nathan B. Epstein is the primary originator of the McMaster model of family functioning (MMFF). The MMFF is a theoretical basis for understanding, assessing, and diagnosing family functioning. Using the MMFF as a foundation, Dr. Epstein created a treatment model called the problem-centered systems therapy of the family (PCSTF), a therapeutic approach that focuses primarily on the overall stages of therapy rather than specific interventions and strategies. Together, the MMFF and PCSTF constitute the McMaster approach to family therapy. In addition, Dr. Epstein helped create instruments and a structured interview used in the practice of the McMaster approach.

Career

In 1948, Dr. Epstein received his M.D. at the Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine in Canada. He completed his internship at Boston University Medical Center and residency in psychiatry at the Columbia University School of Public Health. While at Columbia University,...

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References

  • Epstein, N. B., & Bishop, D. S. (1981). Problem centered systems therapy of the family. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 7(1), 23–31.

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  • Epstein, N. B., Bishop, D. S., & Levin, S. (1978). The McMaster model of family functioning. Journal of Marriage and Family Counseling, 4(4), 19–31.

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  • Miller, I. W., Kabacoff, R. I., Epstein, N. B., Bishop, D. S., Keitner, G. I., Baldwin, L. M., & Van der Spuy, H. J. (1994). The development of a clinical rating scale for the McMaster model of family functioning. Family Process, 33(1), 53–69.

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  • Ryan, C. E., Epstein, N. B., Keitner, G. I., Miller, I. W., & Bishop, D. S. (2005). Evaluation and treating families: The McMaster approach. New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.

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  1. California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Kamran K. Eshtehardi & Molly F. Gasbarrini

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Correspondence to Kamran K. Eshtehardi .

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  1. The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA

    Jay L. Lebow

  2. The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA

    Anthony L. Chambers

  3. The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA

    Douglas C. Breunlin

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  1. The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA

    Jessica Rohlfing Pryor Ph.D

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Eshtehardi, K.K., Gasbarrini, M.F. (2019). Epstein, Nathan. In: Lebow, J.L., Chambers, A.L., Breunlin, D.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49425-8_840

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