Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling

A practical and up–to–date resource to the theory, research, skills, and techniques of marriage, couples, and family counseling

Edited by David Capuzzi and Mark D. Stauffer noted academics in the field and with contributions from experts on selected topics, Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling includes the current theory, research, and standards of the profession. The authors also offer a comprehensive review of the techniques and skills needed to address the issues faced by counselors and therapists in family therapy settings. Designed to be practical, the text is aligned with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

The contributors include case studies and compelling anecdotes that offer an opportunity to think critically about the issues that are most commonly encountered in clinical practice. Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling is an accessible resource that offers

Knowledge and skills essential to family therapy Concepts and techniques associated with clinical theories Key issues specific to couples work, with relevant intervention Solutions to the complexities generated by special issues A discussion of the modern realities of family, diversity and culture, and systemic contexts

The text′s contributed authors′ format provides state–of–the–art information by experts who are nationally recognized for their expertise, research, and publications.

Part One: Essential Knowledge and Skills

Chapter 1 Variations in Family Systems and Family Life Cycles
David Capuzzi, Ph.D., Mark D. Stauffer, Ph.D., and Nicholaus Erber, M.A.

Chapter 2 Using Community Genograms to Position Culture and Context in Family Therapy
Sandra A. Rigazio–DiGilio, Ph.D and Hyeseong Kang, M.A.

Chapter 3 Diversity and Intercultural Work in Family Counseling
Brian S. Canfield, Ed.D.

Chapter 4 Using Research and Effectively Evaluating Couples and Family Therapy
Brande′ N.  Flamez, Ph.D., Janet Froeschle Hicks, Ph.D., and Ashley Clark, MS

Chapter 5 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues
Melinda Haley, Ph.D.

Part Two Theories: History, Concepts, and Techniques

Chapter 6  Psychodynamic Theories: Approaches and Applications
Stephanie K. Scott, Ph.D.

Chapter 7 Experiential and Humanistic Theories: Approaches and Applications
Mark B. Scholl, Ph.D., Michelle Perepiczka, Ph.D., and Michael Walsh, Ph.D.

Chapter 8 Bowenian Family Systems Theory: Approaches and Applications
Dohee Kim–Appel, Ph.D. and Jonathan K. Appel, Ph.D

Chapter 9 Structural Theory: Approaches and Applications
Shawn P. Parmanand, Ph.D. and Esther Benoit, Ph.D.

Chapter 10 Strategic and Milan Systemic Theories: Approaches and Applications
Mark D. Stauffer, Ph.D. and David Capuzzi, Ph.D.

Chapter 11 Behavioral and Cognitive–Behavioral Theories: Approaches and Applications
Marvarene Oliver, Ed.D and Yvonne Castillo, Ph.D.

Part Three: Couples Work

Chapter 12 Key Issues and Interventions in Couples Counseling
Montserrat Casado–Kehoe, Ph.D. and Diane Kimball Parker, M.S.

Chapter 13 Sexuality and Gender in Couples Counseling
Janet Froeschle Hicks, Ph.D. and Brande′ N. Flamez, Ph.D.

Chapter 14 Counseling Couples using Life Cycle and Narrative Therapy Lenses
Colleen Logan, Ph.D., Aaron H. Jackson, Ph.D., Lee A. Teufel–Prida, Ph.D., and Dawn M. Wirick, Ph.D.

Part Four: Special Issues

Chapter 15 Filial Play Therapy and Other Strategies for Working with Parents
John Sommers–Flanagan, Ph.D., Kirsten W. Murray, Ph.D. and Christina G. Yoshimura, Ph.D.

Chapter 16 Working with Addictions in Family Therapy
Pamela S. Lassiter, Ph.D, Astra B. Czerny, M.A. and Kimberly S. Williams, M.A.

Chapter 17 Violence, Abuse, and Trauma in Family Therapy
Danica G. Hays, Ph.D., Kevin C. Snow, M.S., M.A. and Cassandra G. Pusateri, Ph.D.

Chapter 18 Divorce and Other Loss Issues in Family Therapy
Thelma Duffey, Ph.D

About the Editors

About the Contributors

References

DAVID CAPPUZZI, PHD, LPC, NCC, is core faculty member in the mental health counseling program at Walden University; a Senior Faculty Associate in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Johns Hopkins University; and Professor Emeritus at Portland State University. He is the former president of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and an ACA Fellow.

MARK D. STAUFFER, PHD, NCC, is a contributing instructor in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Walden University in the Department of Teacher and Counselor Education at Oregon State University and is Co–Chair of the American Counseling Association International Committee.