This third edition of Couples in Treatmentcontains all of the desirable qualities of the first and second editions, such as a practical approach and thorough coverage of the many different skills necessary to do couples " therapy well, a readable and accessible writing style, clear and easy to understand explanations, and numerous practical suggestions for improvement in professionals " ability to work with particular populations. Each chapter is revised and all references are updated to reflect current research and the growing body of knowledge about couples " therapy. As always, this book enhances practical applications of information through additional clinical examples, scenarios, and dialogues to illustrate the techniques and concepts presented in the chapters.