Theory-Based Treatment Planning for Marriage and Family Therapists: Integrating Theory and Practice (Marital, Couple, & Family Counseling)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (871 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0534536166 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This text is a treatment planner and theory guide for therapists working from systemic and postmodern approaches. The text covers 11 of the most widely used family therapies providing a summary for each theory and then specific strategies for developing a treatment plan.. The purpose of this book is to fill the ever-widening gap between formal training in theory and actual practice in managed-care dominated workplaces. Unlike existing resources, this treatment planner provides a means to directly integrate family therapy theory and practice. By providing treatment planning strategies along with complete overviews of specific theories, the book provides a remedy for the common "missing link" between theory and practice
The book is likely to be a best seller.""The strength of the proposed text lies in the vignettes and treatment plans noted for each theory discussed. "The writing style is engaging. While the manuscript is very pragmatic it also demonstrates critical thinking about the cases and I see this as a definite strength." . The vignettes become powerful components for how the reader might conceptualize theory to practice. The essential ideas for each theoretical model are presented well. There is a nice flow from topic to topic." "The content of the book goes far in accomplishing its purpose of bringing together theory and practice in the planning phase of therapy. The chapters are organized in a readable and logical manner. The material is presented in a concise manner. Second, it emphasizes the treatment planning process. The author paid great attention to how the rea
"Pefect for MFTs!" according to Rebecca. I loved this book! Gehart's writing made the information easy to understand without sacrificing content. This book is perfect to have for a guide of treatment planning for many MFT sessions and approaches.. Julie Legg said Gehart is the best!. The BEST book out their explaining theories and treatment planningI don't leave home without it!!! I trust anything by Diane R. Gehart, she writes in a language that is easy to understand.. Ellamill said Theories for Dummies. I used this book instead of the required reading for my Theories and Techniques one and two classes. This book not only covers theories, it has treatment plans (yes treatment plans) and vignettes for each theory and it covered all the phases of goals (early, middle and late phases). It's so thin, I carry it with me when seeing client's, it's very helpful when I'm doing my treatment plans!
She maintains a private practice in Agoura Hills, California, specializing in couples, families, trauma, life transitions, and difficult-to-treat cases.Amy R. in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy at CSU, Fresno. Her two newest books are forthcoming: THEORY AND TREATMENT PLANNING IN FAMILY THERAPY and CASE DOCUMENTATION IN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. She worked as an educator for two years and received her M.S. She is also co-editor of COLLABORATIVE