Couple Therapy: A New Hope-Focused Approach

Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books

by Jennifer S. Ripley, Everett L. Worthington Jr.

Following the successful Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling , Jennifer Ripley and Everett Worthington Jr. have written a new book that expands upon their previous theoretical approach while describing in detail new practical interventions for couple counseling and enrichment. Weaving together classic cases outlined in Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling and over 75 brand new practical interventions, Ripley and Worthington root their practical examples in an even deeper theoretical framework and research in attachment and intimate bonds. Written with the couple counselor in mind, this book occupies a rare niche that is accessible not only to therapists and counselors but also to pastors and married couples alike. Both licensed clinical psychologists and experienced counselors, the authors base this follow-up work on the pillars of their Hope-Focused Couples Approach. The assessment tools included help facilitate improved marriages in many settings, and the combination of theory and real-life case studies easily integrates into the practices of professional counselors and researchers as well as into the lives of couples. Instructor Resources for classroom use include activities, video demonstrations of the authors in couples therapy, audio lectures, testbank, chapter summaries and a sample syllabus. Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Genres: Counselling, Nonfiction, Relationships, Marriage, Grad School, School, Textbooks

399 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2014

Reviews

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a pretty good resource for couples counseling interventions and techniques. A lot of helpful and simple interventions are included in the text and via their website. I like the emphasis on hope and assisting couples in building on their strengths to reach higher relationship satisfaction.

[Caroline Abbott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good tools for couple therapy

[Wade Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are many good interventions described in the book. I especially appreciate that it is written by Christians for an audience that is sympathetic toward a Christin worldview.

[Benton Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tool for counselors who counsel Christian couples.

[Wendy Simmons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical with more than enough interventions and guidance for couples therapy