Therapy with Couples
Blackwell Science Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 26. July 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-632-02375-2 (ISBN)
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Description
This essential practical book is based on a firm foundation of theory, research and clinical experience and combines an understanding of the patterns of interaction in intimate relationships with clear guidelines for effective therapy for marital and sexual problems. The book is designed to be of value to those new to the field, who will be able to gain an immediate grasp of the basic skills needed for conjoint therapy; and equally to more experienced therapists looking for an integrated theoretical approach and effective intervention techniques. It will be of use to psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, social workers, general medical practitioners, probation officers, to marriage counsellors and to family, marital and sexual therapists.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-632-02375-2 (9780632023752)
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Michael Crowe | Jane Ridley | Robin Skynner
Therapy with Couples
A Behavioural-systems Approach to Marital and Sexual Problems
Book
11/2000
2nd Edition
Blackwell Science Ltd
€96.14
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Content
Who are the clients and what pressures lead them to seek therapy?; Relationship problems and the goals of therapy; The overall strategy of therapy; The process and structure of therapy: beginnings and endings; Reciprocity negotiation; Communication training; Systems thinking; Structural interventions in-session; Systems approach: messages, formulations, tasks and timetables; Couple therapy in jealousy, depression, sexual conflicts and other specific problems; Sexual relationships: disorders of interest, arousal and orgasm; Training of therapists; Summary, reappraisal and prospects