Bøker av Julie Anne (Associate Professor Laser-Maira

Youth and Their Families explores adolescent substance abuse in the context of Family Systems Therapy (FST), which helps clinicians view their client as an entire family system being affected by the issue. FST can be used at every stage of the substance abuse intervention continuum¿from prevention to intervention¿to provide increased functioning and strength in the family system. This book incorporates easily applicable clinical skill acquisition with theuse of lively cases to give the reader requisite skills to be an effective family systems therapist.

Couples therapy is not always successful or enjoyable for either the client or the therapist. Innovative Skills to Increase Cohesion and Communication in Couples discusses evidence-based clinical techniques and skills that support and nurture couples in their relationship. Each chapter begins with a succinct overview of a technique, evidence that supports it, and ideas for assessment to ensure that it is appropriate for the couple. Subsequent sections ofeach chapter provide clear examples of approaches so that new or seasoned clinicians will have the requisite knowledge for effective implementation, required materials, suitable locations for use, and personal preparation.