A comprehensive and practical approach to the world of marriage, couples, and family counseling Esteemed academics David Capuzzi and Mark D. Stauffer present the theory, research, and real-life practice of today's counselors and therapists in family therapy settings. Aligned with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), this useful text covers foundational teaching important to readers, but also critical modern topics not included in other texts, such as sexuality, trauma, divorce, domestic violence, and addictions, filial play therapy, and using community genograms to position culture and context in family therapy. With a unique focus on practical applications, the book discusses the major family therapy theories, and provides graduate students and post-graduate learners in counseling, mental health, and behavioral health fields the skills and techniques they need to help couples and families as part of their work in a variety of helping environments. Each chapter contains case studies and anecdotes that help readers think critically about the issues they are likely to deal with as clinicians. Written by recognized and respected contributors, this book helps readers see the connection between what they know and what happens in couples and family counseling sessions. Readers will: * Learn the knowledge and skills essential to family therapy * Understand the history, concepts, and techniques associated with major theories * Examine the key issues specific to couples work, with relevant intervention * Explore solutions to the complexities generated by special issues * Discusses the modern realities of family, diversity and culture, and systemic contexts Family and couples counseling presents a complex interplay of various factors inherent to each individual, the dynamic interplay between each person's issues, and the outside influences that shape behavior. Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling helps readers sort out the complexity and guide clients toward lasting resolution. A practical and up-to-date resource to the theory, research, skills, and techniques of marriage, couples, and family counseling Edited by David Capuzzi and Mark D. Stauffer-noted academics in the field-and with contributions from experts on selected topics, Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling includes the current theory, research, and standards of the profession. The authors also offer a comprehensive review of the techniques and skills needed to address the issues faced by counselors and therapists in family therapy settings. Designed to be practical, the text is aligned with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). The contributors include case studies and compelling anecdotes that offer an opportunity to think critically about the issues that are most commonly encountered in clinical practice. Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling is an accessible resource that offers * Knowledge and skills essential to family therapy * Concepts and techniques associated with clinical theories * Key issues specific to couples work, with relevant intervention * Solutions to the complexities generated by special issues * A discussion of the modern realities of family, diversity and culture, and systemic contexts The text's contributed authors' format provides state-of-the-art information by experts who are nationally recognized for their expertise, research, and publications.