The Art of Psychotherapy

Dozens of compelling case studies drawn from two decades of theFamily Therapy Networker.

The most widely read magazine in the mental health field, theaward-winning Family Therapy Networker is recognized as aprovocative forum for examining the latest innovations and findingsin the field. Drawing together two decades of the Networker'spopular case studies and commentaries, this book vividlyillustrates the art of psychotherapy as practiced by the nation'sleading authorities on couples and family therapy. In addition tothe full text of the cases, The Art of Psychotherapy also offersstudy questions to stimulate thought and discussion, making thistext an ideal teaching tool.

Organized by treatment population to make it easy to reference, thecases explore everything from couples issues (After the Affair:"Turning Down the Temperature") to working with children (GenderIdentity Issues: "The Boy Who Loved Catwoman") to the uniquechallenges of therapy in the '90s (Recovered Memories: "Avoidingthe Truth Trap"). Couples Issues.

Working with Children.

Psychotherapy and Modern Life.

The Tools of the Trade.

The Impossible Case. RICHARD SIMON is the Editor of the Family Therapy Networker, authorof One on One: Conversations with the Shapers of Family Therapy,and Principal Editor of The Evolving Therapist.

LAURA MARKOWITZ is a Senior Editor of the Family Therapy Networkerand is Editor of In the Family: The Magazine for Lesbians, Gays,Bisexuals, and Their Families.

CINDY BARRILLEAUX has been an Editor of the Family TherapyNetworker for fifteen years.

BRETT TOPPING is Managing Editor of the Family Therapy Networker. Dozens of compelling case studies drawn from two decades of the Family Therapy Networker.

The most widely read magazine in the mental health field, the award-winning Family Therapy Networker is recognized as a provocative forum for examining the latest innovations and findings in the field. Drawing together two decades of the Networker's popular case studies and commentaries, this book vividly illustrates the art of psychotherapy as practiced by the nation's leading authorities on couples and family therapy. In addition to the full text of the cases, The Art of Psychotherapy also offers study questions to stimulate thought and discussion, making this text an ideal teaching tool.

Organized by treatment population to make it easy to reference, the cases explore everything from couples issues (After the Affair: "Turning Down the Temperature") to working with children (Gender Identity Issues: "The Boy Who Loved Catwoman") to the unique challenges of therapy in the '90s (Recovered Memories: "Avoiding the Truth Trap").