Case Studies in Couple and Family Therapy Systemic and Cognitive Perspectives

This volume features case presentations by many of the most distinguis hed practitioners of couple and family therapy, bringing to life the f ull spectrum of contemporary approaches in the field. Selected to illu minate the process and goals of each approach and to allow readers to listen in on highly skilled therapists at work, these exemplary cases serve together as a uniquely practical clinical resource for therapist s and students. Exploring the role that cognitive-behavioral strategie s may play within contemporary systems approaches, editor Frank M. Dat tilio annotates the cases throughout with concise recommendations on h ow cognitive principles might usefully be called upon at specific poin ts. Candid responses from contributors consider the benefits of Dattil io's suggestions and further elucidate each practitioner's decision-ma king process.

 Frank M. Dattilio, PhD, ABPP, holds faculty positions with the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is also in the private practice of clinical and forensic psychology and marital and family therapy in Allentown, Pennsylvania. With more than 280 professional publications in the areas of couple and family problems, anxiety and behavioral disorders, and forensic and clinical psychology, Dr. Dattilio has presented extensively on CBT throughout the world. His works have been translated into more than 30 languages and are used in over 80 countries. He serves on the editorial boards of a number of professional journals, including the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy and Contemporary Family Therapy. Dr. Dattilio is a recipient of numerous awards for outstanding achievement in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy, including, most recently, the MFT of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Outstanding Contribution to Marriage and Family Therapy Award from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.