Drawing on years of clinical experience, empirical research, discussions with couples, and interactions with numerous colleagues, Baucom (U. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill), Snyder (Texas A&M U.), and Gordon (U. of Tennessee, Knoxville) present a practical text for clinicians who do the complex and challenging work of treating couples who have experienced infidelity. After discussing ways to prepare for treatment, including conceptualizing an integrative treatment for affair couples, initial assessment and formulation, and creating a therapeutic environment, the authors explain their three-stage approach to treatment: helping couples deal with the immediate crisis when the affair is acknowledged or first becomes known, helping them understand the major factors that contributed to the partner"s infidelity and will likely need to be addressed, and helping them move forward with their lives, either together as a couple or as separate individuals. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)