Serves as an introduction to the field, making clear just how different it is to intervene within a marital context than it is to work with an individual. The key issues in couples therapy are highlighted, including couples' interactional patterns and how they impact on practice, common errors in t
Fundamentals of Marital Therapy serves as an authoritative introduction to the field, making clear just how different it is to intervene within a marital context than it is to work with an individual. Designed to be practical, the presentation is divided into concise units, each building upon the last so that even the most complex of issues are exceptionally easy to follow. The author stresses methods of marital therapy that are proven to be effective. Common elements across different models are featured, permitting comparisons and contrasts - so that readers will be able to discern what works and what doesn't, and for whom. The key issues in couples therapy are highlighted, including couples' interactional patterns and how they impact on practice, common errors in treatment, solutions to familiar problems, and identification of couples for whom therapy is not practical.
