Integrative Approaches to Couple and Family Therapy in Canada: A Beginner's Guide

Integrative Approaches to Couple and Family Therapy in Canada is a practical and accessible guide to working with diverse couples and families through an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed lens.Written in a conversational style, this textbook reflects the contemporary realities of couples and families in Canada today-recognizing that they are varied, multi-faceted and constantly evolving. The book begins with an overview of theoretical approaches and trauma-informed care before guiding readers on how to apply these concepts in the therapeutic and counselling process, from assessment to termination.The chapters cover topics including blended families, non-binary and LGBTQ2 families, polyamorous families, co-parenting families, chosen families, and families experiencing substance use or mental health challenges. Chapters feature "spotlight" interviews where experts in the field explore topics such as psychedelic-assisted therapy, therapy with neurodivergent families, and t