Our therapeutic models are the maps that guide the complex clinical dilemmas that confront us when we work with couples. These maps are our lenses and ears. Without unnecessary jargon, Reiner and Chenail's team of authors give us, in turn, a map of contemporary therapeutic maps. Those learning how we think and make decisions about the couples and their stories will find this book a rare find. It will help me be clear and concise with my students, interns, and supervisees, attempting to learn the couple therapy craft.-Gonzalo Bacigalupe, EdD, MPH, professor of counseling psychology, College of Education and Human Development, University of Massachusetts Boston
This text is cleverly written and incredibly helpful for those seeking to better differentiate between five compelling couples' theories. The use of a single-case threaded throughout the text is a masterful way of helping readers to compare and contrast the subtle and bold differences that exist between them. It is a critical read for those planning to work with couples in clinical practice.-Jennifer Hodgson, PhD, LMFT, professor, program director, Medical Family Therapy Doctoral Program, Department of Human Development & Family Science, East Carolina University
In this volume, Reiter and Chenail have brought family therapy theory into the 21st century. This well-written, highly-relevant text is a staple for any couple and family therapist's bookshelf. Designed to be of interest to new professionals, this volume provides all readers (even seasoned therapists) with unique insights, fresh perspectives, and incredible detail in its presentation of concepts. It provides rich examples of application offered by prominent family therapy scholars and is an important resource for any clinician.-Katherine M. Hertlein, PhD, LMFT, professor, program director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
