Positive Psychology Couple Therapy

Emotionally Focused ◽

The Way

In this paper a new model of couple therapy based on positive psychology which is positive and open compared to many other popular models such as Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), Imago Therapy and Schema Couple Therapy in the way that it is not constricted by a specific theoretical framework to view the couple and doing therapy as these other models are [1-6]. It will be shown that this model, Positive Psychology Couple Therapy (PPCT) is not only enjoyable but effective as a form of couple therapy and psychotherapy

International Journal of Psychotherapy, Counselling and Psychiatry: Theory Research & Clinical Practice ◽

Collaborative Couple Dance Therapy

10.35996/1234/3/dancetherapy ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

Author(s):

Dr. Edward Chan

Keyword(s):

Dance Therapy ◽

Couple Therapy ◽

Outcome Studies ◽

Dance Therapist ◽

New Model ◽

Emotionally Focused ◽

Communication Dynamics

Dance has been used as a metaphor by couple therapists such as Johnson (1996) for Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) (Johnson, 1996). However, Johnson preferred to have the couples do the leading in the therapy albeit staying at the realm of metaphor. As a result, the therapy is slow and her outcome studies take at least 12 sessions (Johnson, 1996). Whilst dance as a metaphor is useful, couples need more direction. They are like the novice dancer coming to learn some form of dance new to them or to brush up their dance steps of a dance they have not been dancing for a while and expect the therapist to be much more leading as the expert dance instructor. Instead the Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist (EFCT) would spend many sessions doing just validation of both parties - in order to de-escalate their communication dynamics (Johnson, 1996). This akin to allowing the couples fumble in their out of rhythm dance steps. In this paper a new model of couple therapy based on the dance metaphor which is much more directional and collaborative than that used in EFCT will be presented and it will be shown that this model is more efficient and effective as a form of couple therapy and psychotherapy. Of course, the same dance still needs to be adapted for each couple differently as they have different needs - different heights, different tastes and different passions. The specific dance steps for the couple will be collaboratively created by the Couple Collaborative Dance Therapist (CCDT).

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

Couple and Family Psychology Research and Practice ◽

10.1037/cfp0000084 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 205-225 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nicholas A. Lee ◽

Paul M. Spengler ◽

Amy M. Mitchell ◽

Elliot S. Spengler ◽

Douglas A. Spiker

Keyword(s):

Task Analysis ◽

Couple Therapy ◽

My questions about emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT) and a few answers

Attachment New Directions in Psychotherapy and Relational Psychoanalysis ◽

10.33212/att.v14n1.2020.23 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 23-41

Author(s):

Anne Power

Keyword(s):

Object Relations ◽

Couple Therapy ◽

Point Of View ◽

Same Sex ◽

Heterosexual Couple ◽

Emotionally Focused ◽

Do So

This article provides a brief overview of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT) along with some reservations about the method. The article considers questions and critiques which are often raised about the model and does so from the point of view of a practitioner new to the method, who has become convinced of the value of the approach whilst not wanting to jettison an object relations understanding. The segregation between different groups of attachment researchers and practitioners is noted. To provide variation I occasionally use the term "marital" but I do so loosely, referring to a couple bond rather than to a wedded pair. The systemic pattern between a pursuer and a withdrawer which is discussed here could refer to a same-sex or a heterosexual couple, despite the different gender alignments which operate in each case.

Integrating Sex and Attachment in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy ◽

10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00155.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 431-445 ◽

Cited By ~ 55

Author(s):

Susan Johnson ◽

Dino Zuccarini

Keyword(s):

Couple Therapy ◽

Emotionally Focused Therapy in the Context of Addictions

The Family Journal ◽

10.1177/1066480718795125 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 330-340

Author(s):

Kara Fletcher ◽

Heather MacIntosh

Keyword(s):

Family Relationships ◽

Couple Therapy ◽

Addiction Treatment ◽

Research Study ◽

Therapeutic Process ◽

Important Place ◽

Couple Functioning ◽

Substance addictions represent a serious social problem in North America, negatively impacting family relationships and couple functioning. Research is increasingly considering the potential for couple therapy as a model within this context. Issues presented by an addiction can be exacerbated by other issues present in a couple relationship. Using a case study design, this research study explored a proposed theoretical extension of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT) in the context of substance addictions. Four couples were recruited, and an analysis of the therapeutic process and their experiences is presented. Comparisons between the normative EFT treatment model and the theoretical extension are made and recommendations are provided for further adaptations to the model. Results from this study indicate the important place of couple therapy in addiction treatment.

Cross-Cultural Responsiveness & Systemic Therapy - Focused Issues in Family Therapy ◽

Cross-Culturally Responsive Training of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: International Experiences

10.1007/978-3-319-71395-3_4 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 53-67

Author(s):

Senem Zeytinoglu-Saydam

Keyword(s):

Culturally Responsive ◽

Couple Therapy ◽

International Experiences ◽

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

10.32592/ajnpp.2020.7.2.106 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 116-125

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Couple Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

Marital Conflicts ◽

Acceptance And Commitment ◽

Repeated Measures Analysis ◽

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.