2. The Basics: Clinical Goals and Tasks

3. Relationship Obstacle 1: Poor Communication Skills

4. Relationship Obstacles 2 and 3: Emotional Wounds and Differing Visions

5. Beginnings: Structure and Tasks

6. Beginnings in Action

7. Middle Stages

8. Termination

9. The Developmental Landscape

10. Treatment Maps for Common Couple Problems: Affairs, Money Issues, and Violent and Volatile Couples

11. Treatment Maps for Common Couple Problems: Sexual Issues, “Stale” Relationships, and Extended Family Issues

12. Treatment Maps for Common Child-Related Problems

13. One Helping Two, Two Helping One: Working with Individuals in Relationships

14. Life in the Details: The Nuts and Bolts of Couple Therapy

Appendix A. Explanation of Emotional Wounds

Appendix B. Instructions for a First-Aid Plan for Violent Couples

Appendix C. Instructions for Meditation

Appendix D. Instructions for the Emotional Freedom Technique

Appendix E. Instructions for Using Mindfulness to Reduce Anxiety

References

Index