Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fourth Edition

Download or read book Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fourth Edition written by Alan S. Gurman and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2008-06-24 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative handbook provides a definitive overview of the theory and practice of couple therapy. Noted contributors--many of whom developed the approaches they describe--combine clear conceptual exposition with thorough descriptions of therapeutic techniques. In addition to presenting major couple therapy models in step-by-step detail, the book describes effective applications for particular populations and problems. Chapters adhere closely to a uniform structure to facilitate study and comparison, enhancing the book's utility as a reference and text. See also Clinical Casebook of Couple Therapy, also edited by Alan S. Gurman, which presents in-depth illustrations of treatment.