Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theories and Clinical Case Documentation

by Diane R. Gehart

MASTERING COMPETENCIES IN FAMILY A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THEORIES AND CLINICAL CASE DOCUMENTATION, 3rd Edition provides a competency-based approach that introduces couple and family therapy theories while simultaneously teaching you how to complete clinical documentation. Using a light and inviting tone, Diane R. Gehart provides detailed instructions and examples that enable you to complete real-world clinical forms, which are incorporated into the text. Diversity and research considerations are integrated into theoretical discussions and practical applications to facilitate a more holistic and nuanced understanding of couple and family therapy.

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

688 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2017

Reviews

[Morgan Blackledge]

Spectacular textbook.

[Nicole]

But the 2023 updated version.

[Kristen Branch-McGlamery]

Not going to rate since this was a textbook

[Korinne Hawk]

for a textbook, exceptional!

[Marissa]

Yes I will be logging my textbooks because I read them..so..thanks Dr. Gehart you & my prof taught me (amongst other things) structural family therapy in this grad school course and now I can be a real menace to my family over this break about it

[Amanda]

This textbook kept my attention in ways most textbooks don't. Author writes in a very easy-to-follow and practical way. Does a great job of summarizing major family systems theories and breaking down the process of how to implement them in work with clients, the therapist's role within each, therapeutic techniques, and lenses for how to do case conceptualization within each theory. There was also the added benefit of online resources that came with this book, such as downloadable intake, assessment, and treatment planning forms. I'll be keeping this one as a helpful reference to refer back to in future practice with clients!

[Christine Kish]

The author did a fabulous job putting this textbook together. It is broken down into small bits. She guides you through it and tells you exactly how to study and use the book. This book is jammed packed with information I will use for years to come.

[Alfi]

Brilliant would be an understatement to refer to this work by Dr. Gehart. Her ability to elucidate big concepts and organize them in a palatable manner makes it a must-have for every aspiring family therapist.

[John Richardson]

It wasn't cheap, but probably the best bang for a student's buck given that it comprehensively covers the foundations of family therapy and gives solid baseline for the practical matters of assessment, treatment planning, and documentation.

[Kipi (the academic stitcher)]

Very practical text for marriage and family therapy students. Details on each therapy model are very helpful.

[Katie]

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[Nicole]

I enjoyed it.

[Denitra Crowder]

I would recommend finding her on YouTube and listening to the lecture videos on each model. Very helpful when reading and notating the theories

[Keith]

A great overview of various family therapy approaches and interventions.

[Ian]

I don’t know if any future counseling practice I do will involve couples and families, but I really enjoyed my family therapy course, and Diane Gehart’s book was part of that. She is a very warm, enthusiastic person and her lectures on YouTube (which follow the textbook) brought some of FT’s approaches to life.

[Megan]

Mft 541

[Purviben K. Trivedi-Ziemba]

This is one of the required textbooks for my classes. I find her writing easy to follow and full of information. My university provides it in ebook format. I also decided to buy paperback and the $$ is spent wisely. After my order was placed and shipped, I realized e-book was 2nd edition and I should have bought 3rd edition. Oh Well! Dr. Gehart also have a YouTube playlist accompanying 3rd edition that I am sharing below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFLrR...

If you are planning to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, I heartily recommend this book.

[Rod White]

I was unsure about Dr. Gehart's Buddhist reference point. But I ended up thankful for this thorough, helpful summary of the major approaches to family therapy. It IS practical, as promised, but it remains chatty and down-to-earth.

[Sásha Marie]

The "bottom line" of each theraputic model is well worded and easy to understand when looking to compare different theories. Also appreciate the application part of each model. It allows the therapist a best fit quick glance at how to apply specific theory to the family.

[Desi]

Well worth reading as study guide for the MFT licensure exam

[Heather]

One of the best text books I've read. Love the way it was written. :)

[Kris]

Enjoyed the practical applications included in this book.