Dattilio (psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) presents a contemporary version of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for use with couples and families. The book addresses areas of neurobiology, attachment, and emotional regulation, placing emphasis on schema restructuring within the context of a systems approach. It provides practical advice for working with even difficult families, such as those affected by mental illness and substance abuse, and includes case examples with session scripts. Appendices supply assessment questionnaires and a client form for recording dysfunctional thoughts. The book's readership includes couple and family therapists and counselors, clinical psychologists, social workers, pastoral counselors, and psychiatrists. The book can also serve as a text in courses on cognitive-behavioral couple therapy, marriage and family therapy, and social work practice with families and couples. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)