“This is a timely book, as the number of stepfamilies is continuously growing in the 21st century. The use of a single stepfamily case study demonstrating seven family systems theories allows practitioners to weigh the merits and limitations of each of these theories when used with stepfamilies. This valuable resource is not only for practitioners but also for students in clinical training programs.” --Karin Jordan, PhD Penn State Altoona   “This one-of-a-kind, practical book combines cutting-edge expertise with theory-based treatment planning and interventions for work with stepfamilies.” --Brandé Flamez, PhD Lamar University   This welcome resource provides concrete examples of how to apply multiple family systems theories and treatment planning to common stepfamily issues. A single stepfamily case study is examined through the lenses of the Adlerian, transgenerational, prescriptive play therapy, structural, cognitive behavior, solution-focused, and narrative models to provide an understanding of the benefits of each approach and how to determine the best fit for a stepfamily’s presenting issues. In addition, each chapter examines ethical concerns specific to counseling stepfamilies, issues of diversity, and current research on stepfamily assessment and therapeutic outcomes.   Joshua M. Gold, PhD, is a professor and doctoral program co­ordinator in the counselor education program at the University of South Carolina.   *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]