Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fifth Edition by Alan S Gurman

Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fifth Edition by Alan S Gurman

*The authoritative, successful, and strong-selling text and clinical guide, thoroughly revised: 50% new material includes 11 new chapters. *New chapter topics: intercultural relationships, interpersonal neurobiology, couple therapy for PTSD, and more. *A field leader; competing titles are less couple-focused or less comprehensive. *Editors and contributors are top names, many of whom developed the approaches covered.

-I purchased my first copy of the Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy at the beginning of my third year of graduate school, and I've owned a copy ever since. The fifth edition, published in 2015, provides readers with a map of the evolving field of couple therapy. Like older versions, the fifth edition highlights the major approaches to couple therapy, and serves as a handbook for both new and experienced clinicians….The Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy offers novices and seasoned clinicians a fine reference book to guide them whether they are interested in learning about a specific approach to couple therapy, or about how to think about or treat a specific issue. The book will always have a place on my clinical book shelf.--The Family Psychologist, 5/1/2016ƒƒConsidered to be the authoritative reference in the field of couple therapy….Once again, the editors successfully manage to bring together renowned authors to write chapters about the most used models as well as integrate new developments in the field of couple therapy--much needed additions….This is appropriate for students in the field of couple and family therapy, as well as skilled practitioners….This update does not disappoint in quality or depth. It makes the same excellent contribution in presenting the models as previous editions and it also provides a thorough look at newer and much needed developments in the field.--Doody's Review Service, 2/22/2016ƒƒClearly the definitive reference book in this field....Psychiatrists of any persuasion will find an abundance of valuable pearls. (on the fourth edition)--Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 10/10/2009ƒƒThe book is exactly what therapists interested in couple therapy should read as they embark on a career in the field....This text is ideally suited as an introduction to couple therapy for students....A must for any couples therapist's library. (on the fourth edition)--Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1/1/2010

Alan S. Gurman, PhD, until his death in 2013, was Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. A pioneer in the development of integrative approaches to couple therapy, he edited and wrote many influential books; was a past two-term editor of the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy; and was former president of the Society for Psychotherapy Research. Dr. Gurman was a recipient of awards including the Distinguished Contribution to Research in Family Therapy Award from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the Distinguished Achievement in Family Therapy Research Award from the American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA), and the Distinguished Contribution to Family Psychology Award from the Society for Family Psychology, Division 43 of the American Psychological Association. He also received the Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teaching and Training from the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers. Jay L. Lebow, PhD, is Clinical Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University and a senior therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He is also editor-in-chief of the journal Family Process. He has engaged in clinical practice, supervision, and research on couple and family therapy for over 30 years, and is board certified in family psychology and an approved supervisor and clinical member of AAMFT. Dr. Lebow's numerous publications focus on practice of couple and family therapy, the relationship of research and practice, integrative practice, and intervention strategies with divorcing families. He served on the Board of Directors and as a committee chair of AFTA and is a past president of the Society for Family Psychology. He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from AFTA and the Family Psychologist of the Year Award from the Society of Family Psychology. Douglas K. Snyder, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University, where he also served as Director of Clinical Training for 20 years. He is coauthor or coeditor of several books, including Helping Couples Get Past the Affair and Couple-Based Interventions for Military and Veteran Families. Dr. Snyder has served as editor of the Clinician’s Research Digest and as associate editor of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Family Psychology. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Contribution to Research in Family Therapy Award from AAMFT and the Distinguished Contribution to Family Psychology Award from the Society for Family Psychology.

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ISBN 13	9781462513925
ISBN 10	1462513921
Title	Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fifth Edition
Author	Alan S Gurman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Guilford Publications
Year published	2015-07-15
Number of pages	729
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