Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy

This sixth edition of the Handbook of Couple Therapy has been revised with 70% new material, covering effective couple therapy approaches, applications, and special topics, with practical guidance and case examples.

Format: Hardback
Length: 728 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This comprehensive handbook, now in its revised sixth edition, has reached out to tens of thousands of practitioners and students, introducing them to the most prominent forms of couple therapy practiced today. Renowned experts offer invaluable strategies for reducing couple distress, enhancing overall relationship satisfaction, and addressing specific relational or individual challenges. The chapters on major approaches follow a consistent format, making it easy for readers to grasp each model's history, theoretical foundations, evidence base, and clinical techniques. Additionally, chapters on applications provide practical guidance for working with diverse populations, such as stepfamily couples and LGBT couples, as well as addressing clinical problems like intimate partner violence, infidelity, and various psychological disorders. Throughout the book, instructive case examples are woven to illustrate the practical application of the discussed theories and techniques.

New to this edition, the handbook encompasses chapters on additional clinical approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy, mentalization-based therapy, intergenerational therapy, socioculturally attuned therapy, and the therapeutic palette approach. Furthermore, chapters on sexuality, older adult couples, and parents of youth with disruptive behavior problems have been added to cater to the unique needs of different populations. Chapters on assessment and common factors in couple therapy have also been included to provide a deeper understanding of the therapeutic process. Additionally, chapters on cutting-edge special topics, such as relationship enhancement, telehealth interventions, and ethical issues in couple therapy, have been included to keep practitioners up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.

For those seeking in-depth illustrations of treatment, Snyder and Lebow's "What Happens in Couple Therapy" serves as a valuable companion. This book provides a wealth of practical insights and examples, making it an essential resource for both practitioners and students in the field of couple therapy.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462550128