Book Description

Developed for use in the clinical setting, "Concise Guide to Marriage and Family Therapy" presents the core knowledge in the field in a single quick-reference volume. With brief, to-the-point guidance and step-by-step protocols, it's an invaluable resource for the busy clinician. Detailed indexes, easy-to-read prose, and at-a-glance charts and tables make it easy to find the information needed for work with families and couples in daily practice. Clinicians will learn how to Create a family intervention plan-make a diagnosis, develop a treatment contract, and apply an integrated model for intervention based on the latest research Manage the practical sides of treatment-handle logistics and fee-setting and combine therapy with other treatments such as medication and individual intervention Work with specific problems of couples-evaluate and treat sexual dysfunction and help couples manage separation and divorce "Concise Guide to Marriage and Family Therapy" presents a wealth of practical guidance based on the latest research, condensed into a single information-packed reference. It's a must for clinicians who need quick facts to make better clinical decisions for improved outcomes.