Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy

by Alan S. Gurman (Editor), Jay L. Lebow (Editor), Douglas K. Snyder (Editor)

This book has been replaced by Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Sixth Edition, edited by Jay L. Lebow and Douglas K. Snyder, ISBN 978-1-4625-5012-8.    

Genres: Psychology, Relationships, School, Textbooks, Counselling, Mental Health, Grad School

753 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 28, 1995

Reviews

[Ash]

This is a very thorough survey of all the major modalities for couples and family therapy. Why only three stars? The editing. It's terrible. The chapters, with only two or three exceptions, are long and rambling. A great deal within the book is repetitious without being enlightening. So, a good broad yet shallow treatment on the topic.

[Aimee]

Great overview on working with couples from all systemic theories. I will use this resource often in my future, professional, couples work.

[Teri]

Excellent. Well-written and packed with relevant and helpful topics and information. I expect to refer back to a lot of its material.

[Steve]

Chapters on Gottman and EFT are excellent

[Megan]

MFT Couples 554

[Lisa]

I changed tracks and never read it! Will be keeping as a resource

[Maria Baronov]

Really good book. Built for couples” therapy, which I don’t practice, but opens up an understanding of the system that help understand an individual at a much deeper level.

[Rocky]

My biggest complaint about this book is the small font size and double colums on each page. I have read the intro, Chapter 4 on Emotionally Focused Therapy and Chapter 5 on Gottman's work with relationships. I like that Gurgman got each expert in their part of therapy to write the chaper on their theories and work.

[Emiko]

Considering 2015, and the exponential changes regarding LGBT issues, the book still holds valuable insight and reminders for therapists working with couples. Still, the 5th edition would be ideal, which, according to Amazon, is scheduled for release in June (2015).

[darrienmichael]

Good for its intended purpose as a master's level text book. I'll keep it and refer to it as needed.

[Jamie Lynn]

Very Informative. A lot of information to absorb! Will continue reading this book into the future.

[Dr. Johnson]

It's like reading an English book in German. Horrible.

[Alexandra]

Easy to read, good for class lecture.