Integrating the major theoretical viewpoints in counseling for couples (behavior therapy, object- relations and psychodynamic approaches, the Bowen theory, and structural and strategic therapies), this text discusses therapy for heterosexual, same sex, culturally mixed, dual married, and unmarried couples. Issues such as communication problems, intimacy and sexuality, divorce, infidelity, alcoholism, and dual career couples are each accorded a separate chapter and the counseling process is discussed from beginning to end. Role playing exercises and case studies are included throughout. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)