Overview

This book is designed to help entry-level marital therapists learn the concepts and skills necessary for effective practice. The authors emphasize the concepts and skills necessary for effective practice and focus on the current trends toward accountability and the requirements of mental health care brought about by the managed care environment. Stressing the relational perspective, the text helps readers to learn how to develop multiple views of the problem and select appropriate skills.

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Author:   Joe H. Brown (University of Louisville) ,  Carolyn Brown (Greater Clark County Schools)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Brooks/Cole
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.424kg
ISBN:  

9780534527327

ISBN 10:   0534527329
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   24 July 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Adult education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF MARITAL THERAPY. 1. Dimensions of Marriage. 2. Models of Marital Therapy. PART II: ASSESSMENT, CONCEPTS AND SKILLS. 3. Processing the Referral and Structuring the Initial Interview. 4. Assessing the Problem for Treatment Planning and Formulating Goals. 5. Developing Treatment Recommendations. PART III: TREATMENT, CONCEPTS AND SKILLS. 6. Developing Rules for Negotiating Conflict. 7. Enhancing Communication and Problem Solving. 8. Building Trust and Intimacy. 9. Handling Unresolvable Problems. 10. Getting Support for the Relationship. PART IV: EVALUATION OF TREATMENT OUTCOME. 11. Termination and Evaluation. PART V: TECHNIQUES IN PRACTICE. 12. Case Studies of Special Populations.

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Refreshingly well-written text that illustrates concepts in marital therapy with numerous case examples. The book will be indispensable to the novice therapist, as well as the experienced and busy clinician who needs to update some aspect of their perspective on marital therapy

Refreshingly well-written text that illustrates concepts in marital therapy with numerous case examples. The book will be indispensable to the novice therapist, as well as the experienced and busy clinician who needs to update some aspect of their perspective on marital therapya]

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