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Brief Therapy for Couples : Helping Partners Help Themselves W. Kim Halford
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Guilford Publications
ISBN-10
1572301791
ISBN-13
9781572301795
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1775342
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Brief Therapy for Couples : Helping Partners Help Themselves
Subject
Social Work, Psychotherapy / Couples & Family, Psychotherapy / General, Psychiatry / General
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, Psychology, Medical
Series
Treatment Manuals for Practitioners Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
20 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2001-018803
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"This book is exciting and stimulating, providing a great example of the combination of science and practice that characterizes good therapy. With his new approach, self-regulatory couple therapy, Halford has successfully expanded upon traditional behavioral marital therapy. Building on the resources of each partner, couples are empowered to define and build the sort of relationship they want. The book is remarkably systematic and clear and features rich clinical examples. Rather than being a cookbook, it encourages the creative application of general principles to the unique problems of each couple. This is a highly valuable text for novice and experienced therapists alike." --Professory Dr. Kurt Hahlweg, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany "This is among the most helpful guides to couple therapy that I have come across in quite some time. It will be valuable to researchers, clinicians, graduate-level instructors, and students as it offers a rare blend of sound clinical advice, a strong empirical foundation, and a 'how to' primer. Halford provides a bridge between where the field of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy has been and where it needs to go. Thus, while self-regulatory couple therapy is a new approach, it does not require a leap of faith from techniques that are already tried and true. Brief Therapy for Couples is a compelling read for those of us treating couples for whom traditional cognitive-behavioral techniques fall short. I enthusiastically recommend this book." --Tamara Goldman Sher, PhD, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology "Reading this book made me want to put Halford's ideas into immediate use in my own clinical work. Especially useful is the emphasis on the ability of individuals to bring about their own changes. The book packs a wallop by challenging whether long-term interventions are really needed for many couples. It also offers an excellent review of the couple therapy literature, written in a clear, practical fashion. I will highly recommend this book to graduate students and practicing therapists." --K. Daniel O'Leary, PhD, Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, "This book is exciting and stimulating, providing a great example of the combination of science and practice that characterizes good therapy. With his new approach, self-regulatory couple therapy, Halford has successfully expanded upon traditional behavioral marital therapy. Building on the resources of each partner, couples are empowered to define and build the sort of relationship they want. The book is remarkably systematic and clear and features rich clinical examples. Rather than being a cookbook, it encourages the creative application of general principles to the unique problems of each couple. This is a highly valuable text for novice and experienced therapists alike." --Professor Dr. Kurt Hahlweg, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany "This is among the most helpful guides to couple therapy that I have come across in quite some time. It will be valuable to researchers, clinicians, graduate-level instructors, and students as it offers a rare blend of sound clinical advice, a strong empirical foundation, and a 'how to' primer. Halford provides a bridge between where the field of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy has been and where it needs to go. Thus, while self-regulatory couple therapy is a new approach, it does not require a leap of faith from techniques that are already tried and true. Brief Therapy for Couples is a compelling read for those of us treating couples for whom traditional cognitive-behavioral techniques fall short. I enthusiastically recommend this book." --Tamara Goldman Sher, PhD, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology "Reading this book made me want to put Halford's ideas into immediate use in my own clinical work. Especially useful is the emphasis on the ability of individuals to bring about their own changes. The book packs a wallop by challenging whether long-term interventions are really needed for many couples. It also offers an excellent review of the couple therapy literature, written in a clear, practical fashion. I will highly recommend this book to graduate students and practicing therapists." --K. Daniel O'Leary, PhD, Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Halford brings to this book many years of research and direct clinical practice with couples. Halford's experience is evident in the richness of detail and comprehensiveness of his work. Although I am an older and skeptical clinician, after reading his book I was eager to begin applying Halford's model to my practice....Succeeds nicely in being an understandable presentation of SRCT theory and in providing a very user-friendly clinician's manual....One could use the book just for its richness of techniques. But that would be missing its greater value, which is a clear presentation of a brief but comprehensive and flexible form of couples therapy that aims to develop in two people their own ability to change their relationship., "Halford brings to this book many years of research and direct clinical practice with couples. Halford's experience is evident in the richness of detail and comprehensiveness of his work. Although I am an older and skeptical clinician, after reading his book I was eager to begin applying Halford's model to my practice....Succeeds nicely in being an understandable presentation of SRCT theory and in providing a very user-friendly clinician's manual....One could use the book just for its richness of techniques. But that would be missing its greater value, which is a clear presentation of a brief but comprehensive and flexible form of couples therapy that aims to develop in two people their own ability to change their relationship."--Psychiatric Services, "As any therapist can attest, working with couples happens to be one of the most challenging aspects of counseling. There are so many dynamics going on; the therapist must be coach, referee, teacher, trainer, and miracle maker! This author takes these complex roles and makes them simpler and sensible....If you are looking for a couples counseling book that is a marvelous guide packed with useful information, then you have struck gold with this one!"--The Family Journal, "This book is exciting and stimulating, providing a great example of the combination of science and practice that characterizes good therapy. With his new approach, self-regulatory couple therapy, Halford has successfully expanded upon traditional behavioral marital therapy. Building on the resources of each partner, couples are empowered to define and build the sort of relationship they want. The book is remarkably systematic and clear and features rich clinical examples. Rather than being a cookbook, it encourages the creative application of general principles to the unique problems of each couple. This is a highly valuable text for novice and experienced therapists alike." --Professor Dr. Kurt Hahlweg, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany "This is among the most helpful guides to couple therapy that I have come across in quite some time. It will be valuable to researchers, clinicians, graduate-level instructors, and students as it offers a rare blend of sound clinical advice, a strong empirical foundation, and a 'how to' primer. Halford provides a bridge between where the field of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy has been and where it needs to go. Thus, while self-regulatory couple therapy is a new approach, it does not require a leap of faith from techniques that are already tried and true. Brief Therapy for Couples is a compelling read for those of us treating couples for whom traditional cognitive-behavioral techniques fall short. I enthusiastically recommend this book." --Tamara Goldman Sher, PhD, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology "Reading this book made me want to put Halford's ideas into immediate use in my own clinical work. Especially useful is the emphasis on the ability of individuals to bring about their own changes. The book packs a wallop by challenging whether long-term interventions are really needed for many couples. It also offers an excellent review of the couple therapy literature, written in a clear, practical fashion. I will highly recommend this book to graduate students and practicing therapists." --K. Daniel O'Leary, PhD, Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook , "Halford brings to this book many years of research and direct clinical practice with couples. Halford's experience is evident in the richness of detail and comprehensiveness of his work. Although I am an older and skeptical clinician, after reading his book I was eager to begin applying Halford's model to my practice....Succeeds nicely in being an understandable presentation of SRCT theory and in providing a very user-friendly clinician's manual....One could use the book just for its richness of techniques. But that would be missing its greater value, which is a clear presentation of a brief but comprehensive and flexible form of couples therapy that aims to develop in two people their own ability to change their relationship."--Psychiatric Services "For students and novice counsellors it provides a comprehensive overview of couples work along with a tool-bag of practice ideas and strategies....the book can offer both resources and a challenge to their practice....This text has been constructed diligently and thoroughly. It is a substantial professional text."--Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy "I would recommend it for the beginning clinician who has a strong interest in cognitive-behavioral therapy or who is interested in a more psycho-educational approach."--Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy "As any therapist can attest, working with couples happens to be one of the most challenging aspects of counseling. There are so many dynamics going on; the therapist must be coach, referee, teacher, trainer, and miracle maker! This author takes these complex roles and makes them simpler and sensible. He teaches clients and therapists how to motivate and be agents of change....If you are looking for a couples counseling book that is a marvelous guide packed with useful information, then you have struck gold with this one!....If you can have only one couples counseling book on your shelf, I hope it is this one!"--The Family Journal, As any therapist can attest, working with couples happens to be one of the most challenging aspects of counseling. There are so many dynamics going on; the therapist must be coach, referee, teacher, trainer, and miracle maker! This author takes these complex roles and makes them simpler and sensible....If you are looking for a couples counseling book that is a marvelous guide packed with useful information, then you have struck gold with this one!
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
616.89/156
Table Of Content
1. The Nature and Significance of Relationship Problems 2. Approaches to Couple Therapy and Their Effectiveness 3. Self-Regulatory Couple Therapy 4. Assessment, Part I: Overview and Initial Session 5. Assessment, Part II: Second and Any Subsequent Sessions 6. Feedback and Negotiation 7. Brief Self-Change 8. Relationship Psychoeducation 9. Therapist-Guided Change
Synopsis
This book presents a flexible, evidence-based framework for treating couples effectively in as few as one or two (and as many as 25) sessions of highly focused therapeutic work. Providing step-by-step guidelines for assessment and intervention, Halford shows how to rapidly negotiate relationship goals and therapy structure, establish and maintain therapeutic momentum, deal with setbacks and destructive arguments, and more. The focus is on helping each partner acquire the skills to modify his or her individual behavior in the service of joint relationship goals. In its briefest form, the therapy comprises a collaborative approach to assessment that develops the couple's commitment to self-guided change. Some couples can then proceed with minimal further input from the clinician, while others may benefit from additional sessions of relationship psychoeducation or more traditional therapist-guided change. The book includes sample client handouts and forms addressing such practical areas as self-evaluation of communication skills, problem solving, and conflict management., This book provides a complete guide to self-regulatory couple therapy (SRCT), an innovative clinical approach that maximizes the couple's capacity for self-directed change.
LC Classification Number
RC480.55.H34 2001
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- a***l (760)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItems were exactly as described, packaged well and shipped quickly. Thank you.
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