Couple and Family Therapy: A Case Approach, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (30 June 2021) © 2022

  • Nancy L Murdock

Couple and Family Therapy: A Case Approach

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Title overview

Couple and Family Therapy presents the major theories of couple and family therapy using a case-based approach. It helps you understand how to apply theory to counseling practice. Each chapter begins with a distinct, realistic client case. As theoretical elements are introduced, you're shown how the theoretical constructs are applied to each case. Both foundational theories and current approaches are presented in a common structure.

In the 1st Edition, each chapter presents evidence-based research of the theory. It then evaluates the theory's application with clients of diverse backgrounds. The case-based presentation gives you effective, concrete examples and analyzes how theory is applied, preparing you for your own professional practice.

Table of contents

Part I: Introduction

  1. Introduction

Part II: Classic Theories

  1. Strategic Family Therapy
  2. Structural Family Therapy
  3. Experiential Family Therapy
  4. Bowen Family Systems Theory
  5. Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Part III: Contemporary Approaches

  1. Solution-Focused Therapy
  2. Narrative Therapy

Part IV: Couples Therapy

  1. Emotion-Focused Therapy
  2. The Gottman Approach

Part V: Conclusion

  1. Conclusion

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