Evidence-Based Couple Therapy for Chronic Illnesses: Enriching the Emotional Quality of Relationships With Emotionally Focused Therapy

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neelu Chawla ◽  
Nilufer Kafescioglu
Keyword(s):  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Emotionally Focused Therapy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Emotional Quality ◽  
Emotionally Focused ◽  
Quality Of Relationships

scholarly journals Comparison of Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Regarding Quality of Interpersonal Relationships in Couples with Marital Conflicts

2019 ◽  
pp. 116-125
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Marital Conflicts ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Repeated Measures Analysis ◽  
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy ◽  
Emotionally Focused

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of emotionally-focused couple therapy (EFCT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in the quality of interpersonal relationships among couples with marital conflicts. Materials and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design and delayed follow-up. The study population consisted of 39 couples with marital conflicts referring to Behzisti counseling centers in Tayebad, Iran, within the second half of 2018 and first half of 2019. The participants, including 13 couples receiving EFCT, 13 couples receiving ACT, and 13 couples as the control group, were selected using convenience sampling. For the experimental groups, nine EFCT sessions and eight ACT sessions were held, and the control group was not subjected to any intervention. The research tools were Sanaeichr('39')s Marital Conflicts Questionnaire and Pierce’s Quality of Interpersonal Relationships Questionnaire that the couples of the three groups completed in three stages, namely pretest, posttest, and follow-up. Repeated measures analysis of variance, Bonferroni test, and SPSS statistical software (version 23) were used to analyze the data. Results: Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that ACT was more effective in the quality of interpersonal relationships among couples with marital conflicts than EFCT (P<0.001). Conclusion: The obtained results of the present study revealed that ACT was more effective than EFCT in the improvement of the quality of interpersonal relationships among couples with marital conflicts.

Emotional Connection of Military Couples after 16 Years of War: Integrating Pastoral Counseling and Evidence-Based Theory

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Cheney
Keyword(s):  
Pastoral Counseling ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Military Bases ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Military Couples ◽  
Pastoral Counselors ◽  
Military Chaplains ◽  
Emotional Connection ◽  
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy ◽  
Emotionally Focused

Sixteen years of war created significant challenges for military couples and seems to contribute to their relational distress. Military couples seek out pastoral counselors for assistance with their relational distress. Many of these pastoral counselors are military chaplains or pastors serving close to military bases. The integration of pastoral counseling with evidence-based theory is presented as an option to serve military couples in their relational distress. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy is presented as an example.

scholarly journals Couple Therapy pada Pasangan Infertil yang Melakukan In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Dina Elizabeth Sinaga ◽  
Marlina Setiawati Mahajudin
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Emotionally Focused Therapy ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Emotionally Focused ◽  
Solution Focused ◽  
Solution Focused Therapy

Infertilitas adalah suatu kondisi dimana perempuan dan laki-laki berhubungan seksual secara rutin minimal 1 tahun atau lebih tanpa menjadi hamil.Kondisi ini dapat menimbulkan berbagai reaksi emosi yang dapat mempengaruhi hubungan suami istri.Ada beberapa penanganan yang dapat dilakukan, baik secara fisik maupun psikologis.Secara fisik dapat dilakukan In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).Prosedur IVF ternyata menimbulkan beban psikologis pada pasangan, sehingga diperlukan intervensi psikologis, yang salah satunya dengan couple therapy.Couple therapy bertujuan untuk membantu pasangan memperoleh pengertian yang lebih baik tentang diri mereka sendiri dan pasangannya, serta menolong pasangan untuk mengungkapkan reaksi emosi mereka dengan komunikasi yang baik dan penerimaan terhadap kondisi pasangannya.Ada beberapa pendekatan couple therapy yang dapat dilakukan, diantaranya Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) dan Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).Diharapkan dengan dilakukannya intervensi couple therapy sebelum, selama dan setelah prosedur IVF ini, dapat meningkatkan keberhasilan kehamilan sekaligus mencegah kekecewaan dan masalah psikologis akibat kegagalan prosedur IVF.

Pruritus, Fever, and Sweats

2019 ◽  
pp. 285-290
Author(s):  
Angel Smothers
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Symptom Management ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Pharmacological Treatments ◽  
Physical Response ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
Underlying Pathophysiology

The key to successful symptom management with pruritus, fever, and sweats rests on identifying common underlying causes for the symptoms and using evidence-based nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments to improve quality of life. Pruritus is explained by those who experience it as an itching sensation where the location of the itch usually cannot be identified. Pruritus can accompany different serious chronic illnesses with the underlying pathophysiology not well understood. Fever and sweats can accompany pruritus or can occur as isolated symptoms. Fever can be related to an infection but also can be related to other physiological issues including neurological ones. Sweating can occur as a physical response or an emotional one.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Integrated Model of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Gottman's Model in Internal Cohesion and Reduction of Controlling Behaviors in Couples Faced with Marital Infidelity

2020 ◽  
pp. 249-254
Keyword(s):  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Emotionally Focused Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Marital Infidelity ◽  
Emotionally Focused ◽  
S Model ◽  
Controlling Behaviors

Introduction: Marital infidelity is considered a shocking issue for couples and families and common phenomenon for counselors and therapists. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of an integrated model of emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) and Gottmanchr('39')s model in internal cohesion and reduction of controlling behaviors in couples faced with spousal betrayal. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was carried out on two experimental groups and one control group with a pretest-posttest design. The statistical population of the study included all the women referring to one of the counseling centers in Tehran, Iran, during 2018-2019 due to marital conflicts, problems related to satisfaction, and need for the improvement of marital relationships. The study population was chosen based on purposive sampling after the random screening. The data were collected by the Internal Cohesion Questionnaire and Controlling Behaviors Questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods and multivariate analysis of covariance were used to eliminate the effect of pretest using SPSS software (version 22). Results: The obtained results showed that the integrated model of EFT and Gottmanchr('39')s model had a greater effect on the comprehensibility of the experimental groups than that of the control group. Moreover, the findings demonstrated that EFT and Gottmanchr('39')s model had a significant effect on the reduction of controlling behaviors (P<0.001). The results also revealed that the integrated model of EFT and Gottmanchr('39')s model had a significant effect on internal cohesion and controlling behaviors, and this effect was lasting at follow-up (P<0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the combination of EFT and Gottmanchr('39')s therapy is an effective pattern in couples affected by infidelity and can be used as one of the therapeutic or educational methods in couple therapy programs.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Facilitating withdrawer re-engagement in emotionally focused couple therapy: A modified task analysis.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas A. Lee ◽  
Paul M. Spengler ◽  
Amy M. Mitchell ◽  
Elliot S. Spengler ◽  
Douglas A. Spiker
Keyword(s):  
Task Analysis ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy ◽  
Emotionally Focused
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