Black Couples Therapy : Clinical Theory and Practice

Black Couples Therapy fills a void in the theory, research, and practice of couples therapy and serves as a resource for clinicians and graduates working with Black couples. Clinicians will be able to provide culturally responsive care and clinical interventions that inform treatment approaches.

Most research and couple therapy modalities tend to be normed on white European American couples and fail to include research on Black couples. This volume fills a void in the theory, research, and practice of couples therapy where clinicians have historically not been specifically trained to provide culturally responsive care when addressing the unique experiences and needs of Black couples. It aims to provide students, researchers, and allied mental health professionals with greater awareness, knowledge, and competency in working with Black couples. It assists therapists in developing a working alliance with Black couples and places an emphasis on cultivating environments that are instrumental to decreasing relationship distress and disconnection. Black Couples Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of the research and theory behind race and identity as well as romantic coupling, illustrated by examples of practice.