Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Alan S. Gurman Phd (Editor), Neil S. Jacobson Phd (Editor), Alan S. Gurman (Author), Neil S. Jacobson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572307587 | ISBN-13: 978-1572307582 | Publication Date: July 3, 2002 | Edition: Third Edition

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this acclaimed handbook and clinical text provides comprehensive coverage of the full range of couple therapy interventions. Noted contributors, many of whom developed the approaches they describe, combine clear conceptual and historical exposition with hands-on presentations of therapeutic strategies and techniques. Chapters in the new edition adhere even more closely to a uniform structure, facilitating easy comparison of different therapeutic models, and have been extensively rewritten to reflect the latest conceptual, clinical, and empirical advances. Entirely new chapters cover structural¿strategic, transgenerational, narrative, solution-focused, brief integrative, and affective¿reconstructive approaches; prevention and psychoeducation; interventions with families during and after divorce; multicultural couple therapy; and treatment of clients with bipolar disorder as well as other psychiatric and medical problems.

Editorial Reviews

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"The Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy is an indispensable guide to the field. No where is there a better in-depth description of the full range of approaches to doing therapy with couples. The third edition of this classic is the best yet."--Michael P. Nichols, PhD, author of Family Therapy: Concepts & Methods

"This comprehensive volume gives the best overview of couples therapy that's out there. Not only does it cover all of the major approaches to the treatment of couples, it has the most expert authors writing about the treatments, problems, and populations they know best. Once again, Alan Gurman and the late Neil Jacobson have assembled the definitive volume. There could be no better tribute to Dr. Jacobson, and to the duo's wonderful collaboration over the years."--William M. Pinsof, PhD, The Family Institute at Northwestern University

"Each edition of this classic book is more impressive than the last. The coverage is uniquely comprehensive. The focus is consistently clinical and highly useful. The chapter authors are the best in the field. Have no doubt: this is the definitive text in the couple therapy field."--William J. Doherty, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of Minnesota

About the Author

Alan S. Gurman, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Family Therapy at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He has edited or written many influential books, including [i]Theory and Practice of Brief Therapy[/i] (with Simon H. Budman) and [i]Essential Psychotherapies[/i] (with Stanley B. Messer). Dr. Gurman is a former Editor of the [i]Journal of Marital and Family Therapy[/i] and past President of the Society for Psychotherapy Research. His distinguished contributions to marital and family therapy research have been recognized with awards from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Family Therapy Academy, among others. A pioneer in the development of integrative approaches to couple therapy, Dr. Gurman maintains an active clinical practice in Madison, Wisconsin.

Neil S. Jacobson, PhD (deceased), was Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington. A prolific contributor to the literature of both psychology and couple therapy, he published numerous influential books, including [i]Reconcilable Differences[/i] (with Andrew Christensen). Past President of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy and Master Lecturer for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr. Jacobson was at the forefront of the development of behavioral couple therapy, as well as the treatment of depression and domestic violence. His distinguished contributions to marital and family therapy research were recognized with awards from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Family Therapy Academy, among others.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 731 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; Third Edition edition (July 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572307587
• ISBN-13: 978-1572307582
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overview of several couple therapies, March 21, 2006

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This review is from: Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Third Edition (Hardcover)

This is a collection of chapters written about couple and marital therapy. The chapters are authored by recognized experts in the different therapies, and contain theoretical background, techniques, and case examples. It provides a general overview of the therapies, without going in great detail about any of them.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must!, September 11, 2005

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This review is from: Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Third Edition (Hardcover)

For the practicing clinician, this is an invaluable work outlining the prevalent theoretical frameworks in couples therapy. It is interesting and readable, not the dry academic tome the previous reviewer claims it to be. And it actually includes narrative therapy and emotionally focused therapy! two cutting-edge modalities that give us hope the field is finally coming out of the Dark Ages when cognitive-behavioural therapy was the best we had to offer. (No wonder couple therapy has had such poor results!) It does a good job of discussing the basics of the most difficult work a therapist can do, covering many issues couples might have to deal with (see the table of contents). I would wish for more discussion on especially difficult issues such as working with secrets, blended families, high-conflict couples, immigrant/refugee issues, or the impact of trauma generally. Next edition, maybe.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy - 3rd edition, November 17, 2007

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This review is from: Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Excellent quality, extremely well-written and does a great job of covering the "territory" of couple therapy. Material is up to date with the latest from Gottman, narrative therapy and emotionally focused therapy as well as 12 chapters devoted to special populations and problems. I found it to be an informative, interesting and enjoyable read. Would recommend it without reservation.