Discover essential techniques, ethical decision-making models, and legal considerations to help navigate professional practice. 

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Gain essential insight into the professional identity and development of couple, marriage, and family therapists. This text guides learners through foundational theory and current practice expectations, encouraging critical thinking and ethical introspection. It supports students as they shape their values, roles, and responsibilities in a field influenced by history, philosophy, and evolving cultural demands. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase. 

Key Features:   

• Covers systemic theory, ethics, telehealth, intimate partner violence, suicide, racism, legal practice, and emerging relational therapy challenges 

• Develops ethical maturity, systemic competence, and cultural responsiveness for confident clinical decision-making 

• Includes standards-aligned activities, case studies, Voices From the Field, and links for applied learning 

• Written by an experienced educator and practitioner with deep expertise in systemic ethics and therapist development 

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