Doing Couple Therapy, Second Edition by Robert Taibbi

Doing Couple Therapy, Second Edition by Robert Taibbi

Now thoroughly revised, this practical, user-friendly guide has helped thousands of novice couple therapists and students to navigate the challenges of clinical work with couples in conflict. Robert Taibbi presents effective strategies for rapidly identifying a couple&

"Taibbi writes with the nuance and depth of knowledge of a seasoned, successful couple therapistI'm not aware of any other book that balances practical detail and theoretical insight in such an accessible and engaging style. Taibbi has the rare ability to synthesize rich clinical wisdom with cutting-edge research into an easy-to-understand therapeutic model. This is a book by a clinician for clinicians, informed by solid theory and research. I plan on using this second edition as a text in my master's- and doctoral-level couple therapy courses. I also recommend it to established clinicians beginning couple therapy, or couple therapists who want to take their practice to the next level."--Sean D. Davis, PhD, LMFT, Couple and Family Therapy Program, Alliant International University

"Couple therapy requires a whole different skill set than individual therapy. Taibbi masterfully simplifies the confusing morass that couple therapy can be. He culls pragmatic techniques from several approaches and presents them in a clear and well-illustrated way. This is very useful wisdom from a veteran couple therapist."--Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance

"Taibbi offers an extraordinarily practical introduction to what is arguably the most challenging therapeutic modality. Using down-to-earth language and terms, this book walks readers through a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to working with couples. Taibbi offers a flexible system for conceptualizing couple dynamics and outlines each phase of therapy in great detail. The 'Looking Within' questions at the end of each chapter are especially useful in classroom settings to address self-of-the-therapist issues unique to the practice of couple therapy. New couple therapists are likely to refer to this text frequently on their journey to developing competence."--Diane R. Gehart, PhD, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, California State University, Northridge

"This book had me at, 'Step up and be the leader the couple expects you to be.' Too often, therapists relinquish their responsibility for keeping therapy on course. Taibbi's no-nonsense yet compassionate presentation of the art and science of couple therapy is accessible to all professionals working with relational issues. As an MFT educator, I particularly appreciate the second edition's treatment maps for common issues; beginning therapists will find them invaluable and experienced therapists will find them a good refresher in the fundamentals."--Craig W. Smith, PhD, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical Family Therapy Program, Saint Louis University -This highly readable, exceptional work provides a concrete account of the work of a highly experienced, creative psychotherapist who is committed to advancing the competence level of practitioners and students in all helping professions. Recommended. All readers.--Choice Reviews, 12/1/2017ƒƒPractical and engaging....It is both detailed and heartening. I like the way [Taibbi] encourages therapists to develop their own styles and play to their own strengths in their work with couples and his emphasis on self-reflection and self-care in this challenging area of therapy. I think most couple therapists would find new ideas or be reassured that there is sound thinking beyond many of the interventions they already use. I am happy to recommend it. (on the first edition)--Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 1/1/2010ƒƒWhat I like most about the book is the Exercises section at the end of each chapter...because they are solid, basic homework-type questions that a cognitively oriented therapist would give to the couples for their own homework. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 11/1/2007ƒƒVery much a hands-on, step-by-step guide to doing couple therapy...The author makes a warm and lively relationship with the reader, mirroring the very substance of the couple counselling he is illustrating. Most usefully, the author offers generous quantities of practical strategies for understanding and working with the whole variety of people and presentations that fill the book. (on the first edition)--The Independent Practitioner, 9/1/2010

Robert Taibbi, LCSW, is an experienced clinician, supervisor, and clinical director who has been practicing almost 50 years. He is the author of numerous books, including Doing Family Therapy, Fourth Edition, and Doing Couple Therapy, Second Edition, as well as over 300 magazine and journal articles, and writes a column entitled “Fixing Families” for Psychology Today online. Mr. Taibbi provides training both nationally and internationally in couple therapy, family therapy, brief therapy, and clinical supervision. He has a private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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ISBN 13	9781462530137
ISBN 10	1462530133
Title	Doing Couple Therapy, Second Edition
Author	Robert Taibbi
Series	The Guilford Family Therapy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Guilford Publications
Year published	2017-06-16
Number of pages	292
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.