Now in its second edition, this text introduces readers to the rich history and practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, with 32 professionals from across the US presenting their knowledge in their areas of expertise. The book is divided into three sections: the current state of the field, theory, and specific treatment areas.

Joseph L. Wetchler, PhD, is Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, Indiana. He was named a Legacy Scholar in 2013 by the Family Therapy section of the National Council on Family Relations for outstanding contributions to the field, and has been on the editorial boards of the most distinguished journals in the field.

Lorna L. Hecker, PhD, LMFT, CHPS, is Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, Indiana, and is the Director of the Couple and Family Center there. She is the author or co-author of numerous books on Marriage and Family Therapy, some of which are staples in the field.

Part 1: Foundational Pillars of Contemporary Family Therapy 1. The History of Marriage and Family Therapy C.McGeorge,T.S. Carlson, J. Wetchler, 2. General Systems Theory, Cybernetics, and Family Therapy L. Hecker, G. Mims, S. Boughner 3. Contextual Issues in Marital and Family Therapy: Gender, Culture, Sexual Orientation, and Spirituality K. Lyness, S. Haddock, T. Zimmerman Part 2: Theories in Marriage and Family Therapy 4. Structural Family Therapy J. Durtschi, .J. Wetchler 5. Strategic Family Therapy K. Rosen, M. Lechtenburg, S. Stith 6. Milan Systemic Therapy J. Adams 7. Social Constructionist Family Therapies A. Rambo, T. Boyd 8. Experiential Family Therapies V. Thomas, T. Krum 9. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Couples and Families N. Epstein, M. Falconier 10. Transgenerational Family Therapies J. Ramisch, T. Nelson Part 3: Special Issues and Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy 11. Couple Therapy K. Helmeke, A. Prouty-Lyness, G. Bischof, 12. Communication Training, Marriage Enrichment, and Premarital Counseling L. Williams 13. Sexual Dysfunctions and Sex Therapy J. Atwood 14. Special Topics in Family Therapy J. Priest, C. Salts, T. Smith 15. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy L. Hecker 16. Research in Marriage and Family Therapy R. Bischoff