Couples Therapy Homework Planner - 2nd Edition by Gary M Schultheis & Steffanie Alexander O'Hanlon & Bill O'Hanlon & David J Berghuis (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The Couples Therapy Homework Planner, Second Edition provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features:

• 71 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered by couples in therapy, such as financial conflict, infidelity, work/home role strain, and separation and divorce
• A quick-reference format--the interactive assignments are grouped by behavioral problems including improving communications, handling parenting problems, and resolving sexual issues
• Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises
• Assignments are cross-referenced to The Couples Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Second Edition--so you can quickly identify the right exercise for a given situation or problem
• Downloadable content that contains all the exercises in a word-processing format--allowing you to customize them to suit you and your clients' unique styles and needs

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From the Back Cover

• Contains 71 ready-to-copy homework assignments that can be used to facilitate therapy with couples
• Homework assignments and exercises are keyed to the behaviorally based presenting problems from The Couples Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Second Edition
• Assignments are available online for quick customization

Features new and updated assignments and exercises to meet the changing needs of mental health professionals

The Couples Therapy Homework Planner, Second Edition provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features:

• 71 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered by couples in therapy, such as financial conflict, infidelity, work/home role strain, and separation and divorce
• A quick-reference format--the interactive assignments are grouped by behavioral problems including improving communications, handling parenting problems, and resolving sexual issues
• Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises
• Assignments are cross-referenced to The Couples Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Second Edition--so you can quickly identify the right exercise for a given situation or problem
• All exercises are available online for you to download and customize to suit you and your clients' unique styles and needs

About the Author

GARY M. SCHULTHEIS is a clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist. He maintains a private practice in Evansville, Indiana.

STEFFANIE ALEXANDER O'HANLON is a licensed clinical social worker and photographer. She consults on the use of the narrative arts in healthcare.

BILL O'HANLON has authored or coauthored twenty-nine books and is an inspirational speaker and psychotherapist.