About the Book

Much has changed since Carlson and Sperry's book The Intimate Couple was published nearly a decade ago. In that volume, the editors highlighted clinically relevant theory, research and practice strategies for assisting couples in developing intimacy, which at the time was framed quite narrowly. Recovering Intimacy in Love Relationships reflects the emerging view of intimacy as a multifaceted entity and the increasingly complex context in which the cycle of intimacy develops, wanes, and recovers. While the previous book had a single chapter focused on cultural aspects of intimacy and one on gender, this new version responds to the diversity considerations in intimacy and provides an entire section on cultural, gender and religious issues. Finally, the current atmosphere of accountability favors clinical practice that is evidence-based. Accordingly, this book provides clinicians with the best available evidence based-practice guidelines so that they may assist their clients in restoring and recovering intimacy.