Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy

by Alan S. Gurman, Neil S. Jacobson

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this acclaimed handbook and clinical text provides comprehensive coverage of the full range of couple therapy interventions. Noted contributors, many of whom developed the approaches they describe, combine clear conceptual and historical exposition with hands-on presentations of therapeutic strategies and techniques. Chapters in the new edition adhere even more closely to a uniform structure, facilitating easy comparison of different therapeutic models, and have been extensively rewritten to reflect the latest conceptual, clinical, and empirical advances. Entirely new chapters cover structural¿strategic, transgenerational, narrative, solution-focused, brief integrative, and affective¿reconstructive approaches; prevention and psychoeducation; interventions with families during and after divorce; multicultural couple therapy; and treatment of clients with bipolar disorder as well as other psychiatric and medical problems.

Genres: Psychology, Relationships, School, Mental Health, Textbooks, Counselling, Grad School

731 pages, Hardcover

First published July 28, 1995

Reviews

[Ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very thorough survey of all the major modalities for couples and family therapy. Why only three stars? The editing. It's terrible. The chapters, with only two or three exceptions, are long and rambling. A great deal within the book is repetitious without being enlightening. So, a good broad yet shallow treatment on the topic.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview on working with couples from all systemic theories. I will use this resource often in my future, professional, couples work.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent. Well-written and packed with relevant and helpful topics and information. I expect to refer back to a lot of its material.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chapters on Gottman and EFT are excellent

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

MFT Couples 554

[Lisa]

I changed tracks and never read it! Will be keeping as a resource

[Maria Baronov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book. Built for couples” therapy, which I don’t practice, but opens up an understanding of the system that help understand an individual at a much deeper level.

[Rocky · Rating 3 out of 5]

My biggest complaint about this book is the small font size and double colums on each page. I have read the intro, Chapter 4 on Emotionally Focused Therapy and Chapter 5 on Gottman's work with relationships. I like that Gurgman got each expert in their part of therapy to write the chaper on their theories and work.

[Emiko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Considering 2015, and the exponential changes regarding LGBT issues, the book still holds valuable insight and reminders for therapists working with couples. Still, the 5th edition would be ideal, which, according to Amazon, is scheduled for release in June (2015).

[darrienmichael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for its intended purpose as a master's level text book. I'll keep it and refer to it as needed.

[Jamie Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Informative. A lot of information to absorb! Will continue reading this book into the future.

[Dr. Johnson · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's like reading an English book in German. Horrible.

[Alexandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to read, good for class lecture.