Counseling and Therapy for Couples

by Lynn L. Long, Mark E. Young

Prepare for couples work with COUNSELING AND THERAPY FOR COUPLES! This counseling text includes wide coverage of topics in couples counseling, giving you exposure to the key issues and the varieties of couples with which you will be working. Numerous case examples and role-play scenarios illustrate the application of concepts to real-life situations. The integrative model discussed in the text encourages you to identify workable goals and lead couples to agreement, rather than spending time analyzing the personalities of each individual.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling

416 pages, Paperback

First published July 10, 2006

Reviews

[D]

Decent text with helpful tips:

Consolidate psychological separation from family of origin
Build relationship identity
Establish sexual identity
Establish the relationship as a zone of safety and nurturing
Address failures, struggles, successes and fears in a supportive and caring atmosphere
Maintain relationship that is fun and interesting
Keep love alive ~ combine early idealization with reality perception

[Stacy Marian]

Great book. Easy to read and apply.