Marriage and Family Therapy: A Practice-Oriented Approach

Learn how to take different models of therapy from theory to real world practice

Delivering proven therapeutic strategies that can be used immediately by students of marital and family therapy, this text brings 15 modern and postmodern therapy models to life through guiding templates and interviews with master therapists. The text progresses step-by-step through marriage and family essentials, describing in detail the systemic mindset and basic terminology used by the marriage and family therapist. Interviews with such master therapists as Albert Ellis, David V. Keith, and Mariana Martinez--who each provide commentary on a single Case Study--give readers the opportunity to observe different models in action, clarifying theory and practice simultaneously. Instructive templates for each model illuminate the nuts and bolts of the therapy process and help instructors bring content to life, so students can visualize and practice the process.

The updated third edition presents new interviews with master therapists, a new case study that reflects the modern-day client, and a section on social justice in each chapter. Also featured in the third edition are links to valuable new websites, recommended reading for in-depth study of each model, and an updated Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and Instructor Chapter PowerPoints. Audio and Video content are also available for chapters focusing on therapy models to dive deeper into practical application, interviews, and role play. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.

New to the Third Edition:

• New chapters on social justice, teletherapy practices, marriage and family therapy in times of crisis including COVID-19, and the advantages of an accredited program
• New interviews with master therapists who are evolving the systemic mindset, including an updated Case Study that reflects the contemporary client
• A section on social justice for each therapy model
• Audio and video content with interviews, discussions, and role play to enhance learning

Key Features:

• Provides a guiding template for each model from assessment through termination
• Introduces the theory, history, theoretical assumptions, techniques, and components of each paradigm
• Delivers numerous interviews, case study commentaries, and analyses by prominent master therapists
• Provides theory and practice on supervision, research, ethics, and self-care of the therapist