Marital Therapy Concepts and Skills for Effective Practice

Name: Marital Therapy Concepts and Skills for Effective Practice
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ISBN: 9780534527327

ISBN-10: 0534527329

ISBN-13: 9780534527327

Edition: 2002

Authors: Jonathan Dorfman, Carolyn S. Brown, Joe H. Brown

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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.

Book details

List price: $199.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 7/24/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English




Foundations of Marital Therapy



Dimensions of Marriage


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


The Couple System


Gender Differences


The Effects of Race and Culture


The Life Cycle of a Family


Psychological Tasks of Marriage


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Models of Marital Therapy


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Structural Model


Therapeutic Process


Strategic Model


Behavioral Marital Model


Transgenerational Model


Solution-Focused Marital Therapy Model


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Assessment, Concepts, and Skills



Processing the Referral and Structuring the Initial Interview


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Couple Information


Statement of the Problem


Prior Interventions


Other Pertinent Information


Setting Up Appointments


Setting the Stage for Therapy


Conducting the Initial Interview


Joining


Identifying What Is "Right" in the Relationship


Beginning Therapy


Developing an Operational Definition of "The Problem"


Assessing Who Owns the Problem


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Assessing the Problem for Treatment Planning


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Assessing Relationship History


Assessing Interactions Through the Interview


Objective Assessment of Marital Interaction


Enacting the Interactional Patterns


Assessing Support Systems


Assessing for Comorbidity


Deciding on Couple Therapy Versus Individual Therapy


Creating an Atmosphere for Change


Establishing Goals


Obtaining the Couple's Commitment


Formulating the Contract


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Developing Treatment Recommendations


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Constructing Goals


Starting Treatment


Operationalizing Goals


Utilizing Partner Strengths in Developing Goals


Overcoming Reluctance to Attend Therapy


Choosing the Best Intervention


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Treatment Concepts and Skills



Developing Rules for Negotiating Conflict


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Common Conflicted Interactions


Gender Differences


Marital Conflict Styles


Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse


Conflict That Turns to Violence


Managing Conflict


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Enhancing Communication and Problem-Solving


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Cultural Issues


Gender Issues


Coaching Communication


Rules for Effective Communication


Obstacles to Effective Communication


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Building Trust and Intimacy


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Trust


Building Trust


Intimacy


Enhancing Intimacy


Barriers to Intimacy


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Handling Unresolvable Problems


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Unchangeable Problems


Acceptance


Promoting Acceptance


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Building Support for Marriage


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Need for Support


Sources of Support


Assessing Areas of Interest


Developing Rituals


Developing Shared Beliefs


Strategies for Identifying Sources of Support


Specifying Obstacles to Getting Support


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Evaluation of Treatment Outcome



Evaluating for Termination and Follow-Up


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Evaluative Data in Marital Therapy


Evaluating Progress in Therapy


Deciding When to Terminate Therapy if Goals Have not Been Achieved


Deciding whether to See Partners Individually


Conclusion


Key Points


Marital Skills Inventory


References



Techniques in Practice



Case Studies of Special Populations


Chapter Objectives


Introduction


Marital Infidelity--The Case of Al and Wanda


Divorce--The Case of Elana and Mike


Remarriage--The Case of Janet and Steve


Lesbian and Gay Couples--The Case of Lauren and Lucy


Addiction--The Case of Roger and Mindy


Chronic Illness--The Case of Judy and Ted


Dual Career Couples--The Case of Larry and Susan


Conclusion


Key Points


References



Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Counseling Association



Code of Ethics of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy


Index