This article urges mamrage andfamily counselors/therapists (MFC/Ts) to become familiar with theDSM-III-Rand IV system as an important tool for effective diagnosis and tailored treatment. TheDSM-III-Rwith two additional assessment perspectives allows the counselor to rapidly integrate the large data base of couple and family work.
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