Author: Diane R. Gehart
Publisher: Cengage Learning (2016) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-1285663418
Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theory and Clinical Case Documentation (2nd Edition) provides an applied, skills-focused guide to family therapy, emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical case documentation. This edition is designed to help students and emerging clinicians develop essential competencies for effective and ethical family therapy practice.
Key features include:
Detailed coverage of major family therapy models, including structural, strategic, narrative, and systemic approaches.
Step-by-step guidance for clinical case conceptualization, treatment planning, and documentation.
Real-world case examples and exercises that connect theory to practice.
Emphasis on multicultural competence, ethical practice, and evidence-based interventions.
Tools to support skill development, self-reflection, and professional growth in family therapy.
Ideal for social work, counseling, and marriage and family therapy students, this text equips readers with the practical skills and conceptual understanding needed to provide effective, culturally sensitive, and ethically grounded family therapy.