Case Studies in Couple and Family Therapy

"I always welcome the publication of psychotherapy case study books because they give the reader the opportunity to see how theories are translated into clinical treatment of actual cases with real people. Dattilio has edited a superb volume of marital and family therapy cases treated by an impressive array of prominent family therapists. A unique feature of this book is the editor's comments on each case, attempting to find areas of commonality between cognitive-behavioral therapy and the other approaches. This unparalleled, sophisticated attempt to integrate the various therapy models advances a step in the development of a broad model for the treatment of relationships." --James L. Framo, PhD, Distinguished Professor, United States International University"Dattilio has put together a book that leaps forward in the search for some integration in therapeutic models, particularly with couples and families. The book offers a theoretical framework that speaks to similarities and differences in clinical thinking. It all comes alive in the practical description and discussion of cases from leading clinicians in a broad sampling of therapeutic schools. This is a book for today's theoreticians, teachers, and clinicians." --Harry J. Aponte, ACSW "What a treat! And what a pleasant way to learn: The reader gets excellent case histories by first-rate family therapists, interlaced with the comments of a masterful cognitive therapist. In this book Dattilio is like a very good supervisor: sensitive, perceptive, and always respectful of his talented 'clients.' We come away impressed by the many ways in which cognitive-behavioral therapy can inform and sharpen our work." --Augustus Y. Napier, PhD"A masterful presentation by the specialists integrating their unique approaches with cognitive therapy. A 'must' for anyone dealing with couples or families." --Aaron T. Beck, MD, University of Pennsylvania"Innovative and fascinating... provides readers with a unique dialogue between the authors and the editor, making it a 'must read' for anyone working with couples and families."-- Cloé Madanes, Family Therapy Institute, Washington, D.C."This book is a 'must' for trainees in psychology, social work, counseling, and psychiatry, as well as practicing therapists treating couples and families. The cognitive-behavioral approach has correctly been said to transcend cultural barriers. Now, renowned psychologist Frank Dattilio expertly shows how it can also transcend the 'modality barriers' in family and couple therapy. He does this by skillfully integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy with other well known modalities. This remarkable book could not have come at a better time." --Rafael García-Bárcena, MD, Chief Psychiatrist, The Cognitive-Behavioral and Transcultural Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico"Students have commented that this has been an extremely valuable book. The case examples really make the theory come alive. This book includes cases that cover all the major issues in family therapy." --Linda K. Knauss, PhD, Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, Widener University, Chester, PA"Dattilio accomplishes a Herculean task in pulling together so many prominent theorists/therapists. Having so much information in a single source excites my students. I find each chapter to be well organized, comprehensive, and informative....The case examples represent a broad range of mental health problems, and serve as a solid basis for demonstrating the ministrations of each therapy...Dattilio's comments within each chapter provide a beneficial addition to the chapter authors' description and discussion...My students report that they find his comments very helpful in making sense of what can be a very confusing discipline." --Thomas A. Seay, PhD, Professor of Counseling and Human Services, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Auteur

Frank M. Dattilio, PhD, ABPP, holds faculty positions with the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is also in the private practice of clinical and forensic psychology and marital and family therapy in Allentown, Pennsylvania. With more than 280 professional publications in the areas of couple and family problems, anxiety and behavioral disorders, and forensic and clinical psychology, Dr. Dattilio has presented extensively on CBT throughout the world. His works have been translated into more than 30 languages and are used in over 80 countries. He serves on the editorial boards of a number of professional journals, including the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy and Contemporary Family Therapy. Dr. Dattilio is a recipient of numerous awards for outstanding achievement in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy, including, most recently, the MFT of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Outstanding Contribution to Marriage and Family Therapy Award from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Texte du rabat

Featuring case presentations by many of the most distinguished practitioners of couple and family therapy, this volume brings to life the full spectrum of contemporary approaches. Selected to illuminate the process and goals of each approach and to allow readers to listen in on highly skilled therapists at work, these exemplary cases serve together as a uniquely practical clinical resource for therapists and students. Each chapter is enhanced by commentary from the presenter reflecting on particular therapeutic moves, and by thought-provoking interchanges with the editor. Bringing together some of the most creative and influential voices in the field, this book draws compelling connections between theory and practice, demonstrates the transformative potential of couple and family intervention, and helps readers maximize the effectiveness of their work in a range of settings. It is a vital resource for therapists of all orientations and also serves as a text in advanced undergraduate or graduate-level courses.

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Contents

1. An Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Couples and Families, Frank M. Dattilio, Norman B. Epstein, and Donald H. Baucom
2. Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy, Norman B. Epstein and Donald H. Baucom
3. Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy, Frank M. Dattilio
4. Behavioral Family Therapy, Marion S. Forgatch and Gerald R. Patterson
5. Structural Family Therapy, Salvador Minuchin and Michael P. Nichols
6. Strategic Family Therapy, James Keim
7. Contextual Family Therapy, David N. Ulrich
8. Symbolic-Experiential Family Therapy for Chemical Imbalance, David V. Keith
9. Solution-Focused Couple Therapy: Helping Clients Construct Self-Fulfilling Realities, Michael F. Hoyt and Insoo Kim Berg
10. Integrative Marital Therapy, William C. Nichols
11. Transgenerational Family Therapy, Laura Giat Roberto
12. Cross-Cultural Couple Therapy, Paula Hanson-Kahn and Luciano L'Abate
13. Social Constructionist/Narrative Couple Therapy, Terry MacCormack and Karl Tomm
14. Internal Family Systems Family Therapy, Richard C. Schwartz
15. Feminist Couple Therapy, Cheryl Rampage
16. Narrative Solutions Couple Therapy, Joseph B. Eron and Thomas W. Lund
17. Imago Relationship Therapy, Wade Luquet and Harville Hendrix
18. Psychoanalytic Couple Therapy, Fred M. Sander
19. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Susan Johnson
20. Epilogue, Frank M. Dattilio