{"product_id":"9781118710784","title":"Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and practical approach to the world of marriage, couples, and family counseling\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eEsteemed academics David Capuzzi and Mark D. Stauffer present the theory, research, and real-life practice of today's counselors and therapists in family therapy settings. Aligned with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), this useful text covers foundational teaching important to readers, but also critical modern topics not included in other texts, such as sexuality, trauma, divorce, domestic violence, and addictions, filial play therapy, and using community genograms to position culture and context in family therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a unique focus on practical applications, the book discusses the major family therapy theories, and provides graduate students and post-graduate learners in counseling, mental health, and behavioral health fields the skills and techniques they need to help couples and families as part of their work in a variety of helping environments. Each chapter contains case studies and anecdotes that help readers think critically about the issues they are likely to deal with as clinicians.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by recognized and respected contributors, this book helps readers see the connection between what they know and what happens in couples and family counseling sessions. Readers will:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the knowledge and skills essential to family therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the history, concepts, and techniques associated with major theories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the key issues specific to couples work, with relevant intervention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore solutions to the complexities generated by special issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the modern realities of family, diversity and culture, and systemic contexts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily and couples counseling presents a complex interplay of various factors inherent to each individual, the dynamic interplay between each person's issues, and the outside influences that shape behavior. \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers sort out the complexity and guide clients toward lasting resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118430896368,"sku":"9781118710784","price":89.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118710784_p0.jpg?v=1763695058","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118710784","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}