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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461973703321

Titolo

Contemporary issues in couples counseling : a choice theory and reality therapy approach / / edited by Patricia A. Robey, Robert E. Wubbolding, and Jon Carlson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Routledge, , 2012

ISBN

1-280-66176-3

9786613638694

1-136-79423-9

0-203-82645-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (277 p.)

Collana

Family therapy and counseling series

Altri autori (Persone)

CarlsonJon

RobeyPatricia A

WubboldingRobert E

Disciplina

616.89/1562

Soggetti

Couples - Counseling of

Reality therapy

Control theory

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Preface; Editors; Contributors; PART I Choice Theory and Reality Therapy; 1   Introduction to Choice Theory and Reality Therapy; 2   An Interview with William and Carleen Glasser; PART II Issues and Applications; 3   Multicultural Couples - Seeing the World Through Different Lenses; 4   Relationship Recovery After Infidelity; 5   Recovering from Substance Misuse; 6   Counseling Military Couples; 7   Resolving Differences, Disagreements, and Discord

8   Caregiving Couples and Adult Children Diagnosed with Major Psychiatric Disorders9   When Childhood Trauma Haunts the Couple Relationship; 10   Counseling Interfaith Couples; 11   The Struggle for Identity as a Gay Couple; 12   The Celebrity Challenge - Counseling High-Profile Clients; 13   Couples Counseling and Illness - The Real Deal; PART III Proactive Approaches to Good Couple Relationships; 14  



What Will It Be Like Being Married to Me?; 15   A Contextual Approach to Relationship Assessment; 16   Using Choice Theory and Reality Therapy in Premarital Counseling; PART IV Conclusion

17   Commentary from the EditorsGlossary; Index

Sommario/riassunto

"Contemporary Issues in Couples Counseling addresses the most common and difficult issues that people in the helping professions face when using CBT with couples--and provides concrete solutions for addressing them effectively. In it, clinicians will find a handy reference for professionals who are looking for useful information and skills that can be applied immediately in their sessions. The book uses the time-tested, evidence-based strategies for helping clients focus on the here and now, not the past, and for helping clinicians create effective treatment plans and ensure that that clients meet their individual needs while also addressing the needs of their partners"--