Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy, 4th Edition

A Practical Approach to Theories and Clinical Case Documentation • By Diane Gehart

Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy is a highly practical, competency-based training textbook designed to help marriage and family therapy (MFT) and counseling students develop mastery in family therapy theories, core clinical skills, and professional clinical documentation.

Widely adopted in training programs, this edition integrates theory, ethics, multicultural considerations, and real-world clinical writing into a unified learning framework aligned to how clinicians actually work in practicum and internship settings.

Product Details

• Title: Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy
• Subtitle: A Practical Approach to Theories and Clinical Case Documentation
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Author: Diane Gehart
• ISBN-13: 9780357764565
• Format: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Price: $69.99
• Availability: In Stock
• Shipping: Free Shipping

Topics Covered

• Foundations of family therapy practice
• Structural, strategic, experiential, and systemic models
• Postmodern and evidence-based approaches
• Clinical assessment and treatment planning
• Progress notes, case documentation, and professional clinical writing

Key Features

• Competency-based approach aligned with MFT and counseling training standards
• Clear, accessible coverage of major family therapy theories
• Step-by-step guidance on intake notes, treatment plans, progress notes, and case reports
• Practice exercises and applied learning activities for skill-building
• Integration of theory, ethics, multicultural considerations, and documentation

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What This Book Provides

A practice-first, competency-based guide that teaches family therapy theory and how to translate it into real clinical work—especially professional documentation such as intakes, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Who Should Use This Book?

• Marriage and family therapy (MFT) students
• Counseling and psychotherapy trainees
• Clinical supervisors and educators
• Practicum and internship clinicians improving documentation quality
• Mental health professionals in training programs

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FAQs

• Is this book practice-focused? Yes, it emphasizes real-world clinical skills and professional documentation.

• Is this book suitable for MFT programs? Yes, it is widely adopted in marriage and family therapy and counseling curricula.

• Does this book teach clinical documentation? Yes, it covers intakes, treatment plans, progress notes, and case reports in detail.

• Is this book appropriate for beginners? Yes, it is designed for students while remaining valuable for practicing clinicians.

• Can professionals use this beyond coursework?Yes, many clinicians use it as an ongoing reference for case conceptualization and documentation.

• Is this edition aligned with current training standards?
  Yes, it follows a competency-based framework used in modern counseling and MFT programs.