Counseling and Therapy for Couples: An Integrative Model, 1st edition

Counseling and Therapy for Couples presents an integrative model of couples counseling. It combines a variety of techniques from different theories. The text provides clear guidance about using techniques that match the goals of the couple. The authors introduce their Integrative Model of Couples Counseling early in the book. They provide examples of its use in every chapter. This step-by-step way of understanding how therapy develops gives you a structure to build upon. The integrative approach gives you the framework to understand therapy techniques and tailor them to meet the unique goals of the couple.

The 1st Edition includes case studies that illustrate the problems that real couples face. Discussion Questions address ethical and controversial issues that students can reflect upon.