Ten Principles of Effective Couples Therapy

This practical guide has been developed specifically for those who want to deepen their knowledge of marital therapy. The book aims to help therapists approach family therapy with hope and confidence, rather than with trepidation and fear. The authors focus... on 10 principles that they consider the most useful and applicable for all types of therapeutic approaches. They are the result of the years that Julie and John Gottman spent observing couples in the laboratory and in the counseling office.
The book will be useful for both marital couples and therapists who seek to learn more about marital therapy. The advice given by the authors of the guide is not just a set of technical rules; it is based on personal experience. This book will discuss scientific methods that have already been tried and tested, but the authors will not limit themselves to just that.