Enhanced Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Couples

Download or read book Enhanced Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Couples written by Norman Epstein and published by APA Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Retaining much of the traditional conceptual model and methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Epstein (family studies, U. of Maryland at College Park) and Baucom (clinical psychology, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) seek to enhance the therapy by integrating a developmental perspective on the interaction patterns of the couple and the influences of the couple's physical and interpersonal environment. They describe their model and present the theoretical and empirical foundations for clinical assessment and intervention strategies presented in the latter part of the book. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).