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Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy 4th Edition by Diane Gehart, ISBN-13: 978-0357764565

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Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theories and Clinical Case Documentation 4th Edition by Diane Gehart, ISBN-13: 978-0357764565

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  • Publisher: ‎ Cengage Learning; 4th edition (April 21, 2023)
  • Language: ‎ English
  • 672 pages
  • ISBN-10: ‎ 0357764560
  • ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0357764565

Gehart’s MASTERING COMPETENCIES IN FAMILY THERAPY: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THEORIES AND CLINICAL CASE DOCUMENTATION, 4th Edition, not only teaches you about family therapy theories, but also how to use them. A resource you will turn to again and again, it covers most of what you need to know in graduate school and to pass your licensing exams. Students love the book’s relaxed, down-to-earth style that makes even complex concepts easy to understand, along with its real-world clinical forms — case conceptualization and treatment planning — that can be used with clients. Integrating diversity and research considerations into theoretical discussions and practical applications, the book provides a more holistic and nuanced understanding of couple and family therapy. The fourth edition is packed with the latest research, new theories, telehealth practices, licensure exam prep tips and more.

Table of Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Becoming Competent with Competencies, or What I Have Learned about Learning

The What and Why of Competencies

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Author’s Introduction: On Saying “Yes” and Falling in Love

Part I. Theoretical Foundations

Chapter 1. Competency and Theory in Family Therapy

The Secret to Competent Therapy

Mapping a Successful Therapeutic Journey

From Trainee to Seasoned Therapist

Competency and Theory: Why Theory Matters

Why All the Talk about Competency?

Competency and (Not) You

Common Threads of Competencies

Social Justice, Diversity, and Competency

Research and Competency

Law, Ethics, and Competency

Person-of-the-Therapist and Competency

How This Book Is Different and What It Means to You

Lay of the Land

Anatomy of a Theory

Voice and Tone

Suggested Uses for This Text

Suggestions for Thinking about Family Therapy Theories

Suggestions for Using This Book to Learn Theories

Suggestions for Using This Book to Write Treatment Plans

Suggestions for Use in Internships and Clinical Practice

Suggestions for Studying for Licensing Exams

Suggestions for Faculty to Measure Competencies and Student Learning

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources for Students and License Exam Candidates

Online Resources for Instructors

Resources for Professional Competencies

References

Chapter 2. Philosophical Foundations of Family Therapy: Systems Theory and Postmodernism

Lay of the Land

Systemic Foundations

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

Systemic Theoretical Concepts

Postmodern Foundations

The Evolution from Systems and Social Constructionism

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

Postmodern Theoretical Concepts

Once Upon a Time…: Philosophical Wrap-Up

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Chapter 3. Social Justice in Family Therapy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Family Therapy

Lay of the Land

Rumor Has It: Early Pioneers and Their Stories

Celia Jaes Falicov

Social Justice: Foundational Terminology

Intersectionality and Social Location

Cultural Humility

Equity vs. Equality

Privilege

Social Justice: Philosophical Foundations

Critical Social Theories

The Social Construction of Us versus Them

Socioculturally Attuned Family Therapy

Relational Responsiveness

International and Indigenous Models

Global Family Therapy: Systemic Inclusive Framework

Just Therapy: Working with Indigenous, Native, and Aboriginal Communities

Sociocultural Oppression and Trauma

Two Forms of Sociocultural Oppression

Residual Effects of Slavery

Liberation-Based Healing Perspectives

Gender and Power in Family Therapy

LGBTQIA + Affirmative Therapy

LGBTQ-Affirmative Therapy: Philosophical Foundations

Self-of-the-Therapist and Sociocultural Relational Connection

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Chapter 4. Cross-Theoretical and Integrative Frameworks

Lay of the Land

Tomm’s IPscope

Identify Interpersonal Patterns

Types of Interpersonal Patterns

Using Tomm’s IPscope to Compare Family Therapy Models

Integrative Systemic Therapy

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

Conceptual Pillars: Five Foundational Assumptions

The Big Picture: The Essence of IST

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization

The Doing: Interventions

Therapy that Works: A Unifying Framework for Psychotherapy

A Brief History of the Therapy that Works Framework

Professional Knowledge Turned “Inside-Out”

Learning the Doing

The Big Picture: The Six Components of the Therapy that Works Framework

Self-of-the-Clinician

Making Connection: Collaborative Connecting

The Viewing: The 4-Level Conceptualization

Reducing Therapist Bias

Evidence-Informed Treatment Planning

Considering the Evidence-Base

The Doing: Interventions

Making Change Last: Long-Term Wellness

Putting It All Together

Cross-Theoretical and Integrative Wrap Up

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Chapter 5. Contemporary Practice: Research, Ethics, and Telehealth

Lay of the Land

Research and the Evidence Base

The Minimum Standard of Practice: Evidence-Based Practice

Heart of the Matter: Common Factors Research

Show Me Proof: Evidence-Based Therapies

Interpersonal Neurobiology

Review of the MFT Evidence Base

Legal and Ethical Issues in Couple and Family Therapy

Lay of the Land: More than Just Rules

The Big Picture: Standards of Professional Practice

Specific Legal and Ethical Concerns in Couple and Family Work

Current Legal and Ethical Issues in Couple and Family Work

Conclusion

Telehealth: Effectiveness

Safety and Pragmatic Considerations for Relational Telehealth

Clinical Considerations

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources for Research

Online Resources for Law and Ethics

References

Part II. Couple and Family Therapy Theories

Chapter 6. Systemic and Strategic Therapies

Lay of the Land

In the Grand Scheme of Things: Cross-Theoretical Comparison

Systemic–Strategic Family Therapy

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Language-Based Interventions

The Doing: Action-Oriented Interventions

Tapestry Weaving: Diversity Considerations

Ethnic, Racial, and Cultural Diversity

Sexual and Gender Identity Diversity

Research and the Evidence Base

Putting It All Together: Systemic–Strategic Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: Systemic–Strategic

Clinical Spotlight: Multisystemic Therapy

Goals in Multisystemic Therapy

Case Conceptualization

Principles of Intervention

Clinical Spotlight: Brief Strategic Family Therapy

Goals

Case Conceptualization

Principles of Intervention

Systemic Case Study: Adolescent Substance Use and Divorce

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Chapter 7. Structural Family Therapies

Lay of the Land

In the Grand Scheme of Things: Cross-Theoretical Comparison

Structural Family Therapy

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making Connections: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Research and the Evidence Base: Structural Family Therapy

Putting It All Together: Structural Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: Structural

Tapestry Weaving: Working with Diverse Populations

Clinical Spotlight: Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT)

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization

Targeting Change: Goals

The Doing: Interventions

ESFT Supervision/Training Models

Clinical Spotlight: Intensive Structural Therapy

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization

Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Research and the Evidence Base: FFT

Putting It All Together: FFT Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: FFT

Tapestry Weaving: Diversity Considerations

Structural Case Study: Teen Conduct Issues

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Chapter 8. Experiential Family Therapies

Lay of the Land

Shared Assumptions and Practices in Experiential Approaches

In the Grand Scheme of Things: Cross-Theoretical Comparison

The Satir Model

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making Connections: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Putting It All Together: Satir Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: Satir

Tapestry Weaving: Working with Diverse Populations

Research and the Evidence Base: Satir Model

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Putting It All Together: EFT Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: EFT

Tapestry Weaving: Diversity Considerations

Research and the Evidence Base: EFT

Clinical Spotlight: Symbolic–Experiential Therapy

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making Connections: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Experiential Case Study: Child Sexual Abuse

Online Resources

References

Chapter 9. Intergenerational and Psychoanalytic Family Therapies

Lay of the Land

In the Grand Scheme of Things: Cross-Theoretical Comparison

Bowen Intergenerational Therapy

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Interventions for Special Populations

Putting It All Together: Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: Bowen

Psychoanalytic Family Therapies

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Putting It All Together: Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: Psychodynamic

Clinical Spotlight: Internal Family Systems Therapy

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Clinical Snapshot: Attachment-Based Family Therapy

Tapestry Weaving: Working with Diverse Populations

Gender Diversity: The Women’s Project

Ethnicity and Cultural Diversity

Sexual and Gender Identity Diversity

Research and the Evidence Base

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Intergenerational Case Study: Panic, Launching Children, and an Adult Survivor of Sexual Abuse

Online Resources

References

Chapter 10. Cognitive–Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based Couple and Family Therapies

Lay of the Land

In the Grand Scheme of Things: Cross-Theoretical Comparison

Cognitive–Behavioral Family Therapies

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Behavioral Interventions

The Doing: Cognitive Interventions

Putting It All Together: Case Conceptualization And Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: CBFT

Clinical Spotlight: Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization

The Doing: Interventions

Clinical Spotlight: Gottman Method Couples Therapy Approach

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

The Doing: Interventions

Clinical Snapshot: Trauma-Focused CBT

Evidence-Based Couple and Family Group Therapies

Lay of the Land

Psychoeducational Multifamily Groups for Severe Mental Illness

Multi-Couple Groups for Intimate Partner Abuse

Relationship Enhancement Programs

Parent Training

Mindfulness-Based Therapies

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

A Brief History of Mindfulness in Mental Health

Mindfulness Basics

Resources to Support Your Practice

Specific Mindfulness Approaches

Loving Kindness Meditation

Tapestry Weaving: Working with Diverse Populations

Ethnic, Racial, and Cultural Diversity

Sexual and Gender Identity Diversity

Research and the Evidence Base

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Cognitive–Behavioral Case Study: ADHD and Blended Family

Online Resources

References

Chapter 11. Solution-Based Therapies

Lay of the Land

In the Grand Scheme of Things: Cross-Theoretical Comparison

Solution-Based Therapies

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

Common Solution-Based Therapy Myths

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Interventions for Specific Problems

Putting It All Together: Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: Solution-Based

Solution-Oriented Ericksonian Hypnosis

Difference from Traditional Hypnosis

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

The Doing: Interventions

Tapestry Weaving: Working with Diverse Populations

Ethnic, Racial, and Cultural Diversity

Sexual and Gender Identity Diversity

Research and the Evidence Base

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Solution-Based Therapy Case Study: Same-Sex Couple Conflict

Online Resources

References

Chapter 12. Postmodern and Sociocultural Approaches

Lay of the Land

In the Grand Scheme of Things: Cross-Theoretical Comparison

Collaborative Therapy and Reflecting Teams

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Facilitating Transformation

Reflecting Teams and the Reflecting Process

Putting It All Together: Collaborative Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: Collaborative

Narrative Therapy

In a Nutshell: The Least You Need to Know

The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field

Rumor Has It: The People and Their Stories

The Big Picture: Overview of Treatment

Making a Connection: The Therapeutic Relationship

The Viewing: Case Conceptualization and Assessment

Targeting Change: Goal Setting

The Doing: Interventions

Interventions for Specific Problems

Putting It All Together: Narrative Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Templates

Areas for Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization: Narrative

Clinical Spotlight: Open Dialogue, an Evidence-Based Approach to Psychosis

Clinical Spotlight: Socioemotional Relationship Therapy

Implications for Practice

Tapestry Weaving: Working with Diverse Populations

Socioculturally Attuned Guideline for Postmodern Therapies

Applications with Native Americans, First Nations, and Aboriginals

Hispanic/Latinx Youth

Multiracial/Ethnic Individuals and Couples

Identifying Racial and Cultural and Related Gender Discourses

Sexual and Gender Identity Diversity

Research and the Evidence Base

Research on Postmodern Therapies

Neurobiology of Narrative

Postmodern Case Study: Self-Harm, Depression, Same-Sex Blended Family

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Part III. Clinical Case Documentation

Chapter 13. Case Conceptualization

Map to Competency

Step 1: Mapping the Territory

Case Conceptualization and the Art of Viewing

Overview of Cross-Theoretical Case Conceptualization

Comprehensive Systemic Case Conceptualization 4.0

Introduction to Client and Significant Others

Presenting Concerns

Background Information

Client/Family Strengths and Social Location

Family Structure

Interactional Patterns

Intergenerational and Attachment Patterns

Solution-Based Assessment

Postmodern: Social Location and Dominant Discourses

Client Perspectives

Case Conceptualization, Diversity, and Sameness

Comprehensive Cross-Theoretical Case Conceptualization

Online Resources

References

Chapter 14. Clinical Assessment

Step 2: Identifying Oases and Obstacles

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Purpose of Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis and Our Inescapable Cultural Lenses

Diagnosis and Gender

Social Justice and the Cultural Case Formulation

Mental Health Diagnosis in Family Therapy

Systemic Perspectives on Diagnosis

Postmodern Perspectives on Diagnosis

A General Family Therapy Approach to Diagnosis

Contemporary Issues in Diagnosis

Dimensional Assessment: The Future of Diagnosis

The Recovery Model and Diagnosis

Parity and Nonparity Diagnoses

Introduction to the DSM-5-TR

Title of the DSM-5-TR

Manual Structure

Organization of Diagnostic Chapters

Diagnostic Codes and the ICD

DSM-5 Diagnosis Format and Considerations

Subtypes and Specifiers

NOS versus NEC Diagnosis

WHODAS 2.0

Cultural Formulation and Assessment

DSM-5-TR Major Changes

Conducting a Clinical Assessment

Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam

Mental Status Exam in Couple and Family Therapy

Cross-Cutting Symptom Measures

Level 1 Domains for Adults

Level 1 Domains for Children

Level 2 Assessments

Symptom Severity Scales

Early Development and Home Background

Other Possible Assessment Instruments

Measures for Broad Range of Symptoms

Measures for Specific Symptoms/Syndromes

Making a Diagnosis

Documenting Clinical Assessment

Identifying Information

Risk Management

Case Management

Communicating with Other Professionals

Language of the DSM

Mental Status Terms

Interpersonal Issues

Common Mood Descriptors

Common Affect Descriptors

Common Sleep Descriptors

Common Eating Descriptors

Common Anxiety Descriptors

Common Psychotic Descriptors

Common Motor Activity Descriptors

Common Thought Descriptors

Clinical Assessment Form

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Chapter 15. Treatment Planning

Treatment+ Plan = ?

Step 3: Selecting a Path

Clinical Treatment Plans

Writing Useful Client Goals

The Basic Steps

The Goal-Writing Process

Writing Measurable Goals

Writing Useful Interventions

Writing Useful Therapeutic Tasks

Social Location and Diversity Considerations

Evidence-Based Practice

Client Perspectives

Do Plans Make a Difference?

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

References

Chapter 16. Evaluating Progress in Therapy

Step 4: Evaluating Progress

Nonstandardized Evaluations

Standardized Evaluations

Ultrabrief Measures

Brief Symptom Measures

Couple Measures

Family Measures

Final Thoughts on Outcome

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Chapter 17. Document It: Progress Notes

Step 5: Documenting It: A Profession behind Closed Doors

Two Different Animals: Progress Notes versus Psychotherapy Notes

Progress Notes

Progress Note Ingredients

Progress Note Options

The All-Purpose HIPAA Form for Progress Notes

Completing a Progress Note Form

Client Number

Date, Time, and Session Length

Persons Present

CPT Billing Codes

Symptoms and Progress

Interventions

Client Response

Plan

Crisis Issues

Consultation and Supervision

Collateral Contacts

A Time and Place for Progress Notes

Electronic Record Keeping

Final Note on Notes

Questions for Personal Reflection and Class Discussion

Online Resources

References

Media Index

Chapter 6. Systemic and Strategic Therapies

Chapter 7. Structural Family Therapies

Chapter 8. Experiential Family Therapies

Chapter 9. Intergenerational and Psychoanalytic Family Therapies

Chapter 10. Cognitive–Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based Couple and Family Therapies

Chapter 11. Solution-Based Therapies

Chapter 12. Postmodern and Sociocultural Approaches

Afterword. Closing Thoughts: Where to Go from Here?

Appendix A. The Family Therapy Core Competencies

Appendix B. CACREP Competency-Based Standards

Appendix C. Psychology Benchmarks

Appendix D. Social Work 2015 Competencies

Diane Gehart is a professor in the marriage, family and therapy and counseling programs at California State University, Northridge and the founder of the Therapy that Works Institute. She has authored numerous books, including CASE DOCUMENTATION IN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY, THEORY AND TREATMENT PLANNING IN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY, MINDFULNESS AND ACCEPTANCE IN COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY, and MASTERING COMPETENCIES IN FAMILY THERAPY. In addition to co-editing COLLABORATIVE THERAPY: RELATIONSHIPS AND CONVERSATIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE and COLLABORATIVE-DIALOGIC PRACTICE: RELATIONSHIPS AND CONVERSATIONS ACROSS CULTURES AND CONTEXTS, Dr. Gehart has developed two systems for assessing student learning: THE COMPLETE MFT CORE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM and THE COMPLETE COUNSELING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM. Her areas of specialty include mindfulness, mental health recovery, postmodern and systemic therapies, sexual abuse treatment, gender issues, children and adolescents, client advocacy, qualitative research and education in family therapy. She speaks internationally, having conducted workshops to professional and general audiences in the United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico, and her work has been featured in newspapers, radio shows and television worldwide. Dr. Gehart is an associate faculty member at three international postgraduate training institutes: The Taos Institute, Houston Galveston Institute and The Marburg Institute for Collaborative Studies in Germany. Additionally, she is an active leader in state and national professional organizations. Dr. Gehart maintains a private practice in Agoura Hills, California, specializing in couples, families, trauma, life transitions and difficult-to-treat cases.

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