Couples Therapy Linda Berg-Cross
This practical, skill-based book will help therapists build effective interventions with couples, helping them work towards establishing successful, fulfilling relationships. The author offers a model that cuts across theoretical disciplines, integrating cognitive-behavioural, rational-emotive, family systems, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches.
Using theories and findings from research, Linda Berg-Cross bases her approach around four basic domains of relationships: resiliency; development of social support; adaptability; and self-fulfilment. She then builds on each to explore common issues that can lead to trouble within relationships, including anger, depression, anxiety, parenting, home and paid work, in-laws, communication, sexuality and spirituality. The book also includes: self-assessment questionnaires and therapeutic exercises that therapists can use with clients; case examples; intervention suggestions; and outlines for planning group sessions for couples.