39 Questions
What percentage of divorced individuals tried couple therapy before divorcing, according to the statewide study?
35%
What percentage of low income partners who consider couple therapy actually receive it?
30%
In different sex partners, who is more likely to report that their partners are unwilling to try couple therapy?
Women
What percentage of self-identified heterosexual partners scored below the distressed cutoff on the global happiness scale prior to starting couple therapy?
Not mentioned in the text
What are the dominant therapeutic approaches in couple therapy?
Behavioral couple therapy and Emotionally focused couple therapy
What is the focus of Behavioral couple therapy?
Improving the balance of positive and negative exchanges in relationships
What is the focus of Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT)?
Cognitive restructuring and addressing selective attention, attributions, expectancies, assumptions, and standards
What outcomes can be expected for Traditional Behavioral Couple Therapy (TBCT)?
Less negativity and withdrawal in conversations post-therapy
Which theory is Behavioral couple therapy based on?
Social exchange theory
What does Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) add to Traditional Behavioral Couple Therapy?
Cognitive restructuring
What are the two dominant therapeutic approaches based on?
Theory and empirical research
What is the primary focus of Traditional Behavioral Couple Therapy?
Behavior change, skills training, and the speaker-listener technique
What are the five thought processes focused on in Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT)?
Selective attention, attributions, expectancies, assumptions, and standards
What does Emotionally focused couple therapy focus on?
Creating secure emotional bonds between partners
What type of beliefs does Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) focus on?
Static beliefs, implicit relationship beliefs, and standards for relationships
What does Behavioral Couple Therapy aim to improve in relationships?
The balance of positive and negative exchanges
In Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), what is the role of the therapist in relation to partners' behavior and thoughts?
The therapist models strategies for partners to naturally become more accepting and tolerant.
What is the primary underlying problem for distressed partners in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?
Attachment needs not being met.
What is the focus of EFCT Stage 1: Cycle De-escalation?
Changing negative interaction cycles.
What are the goals of Couple Relationship Education (CRE) Programs?
To help partners know and use helpful strategies from early in their relationships.
What is the role of the therapist in IBCT's tolerance building strategy?
Encourages partners to learn how to tolerate rather than try to change each other.
What is the primary focus of EFCT Stage 2: Changing Interactional Positions?
Restructuring attachment by linking vulnerable emotions to attachment concerns.
What is the main focus of EFCT Stage 3: Consolidation and Integration?
Offering partners a narrative of how the relationship became distressed and how partners reconnected.
What is the focus of the listening activity using Esther Perel's Where Should We Begin in the context of couple therapy?
To engage students in active listening and make connections between theory and actual therapy.
What is the main insight from Randomized Controlled Trials regarding the effectiveness of couple therapy?
Improvements tend to be greatest immediately after intervention, not over time.
What is the role of the therapist in CRE programs?
To help partners know and use helpful strategies from early in their relationships.
What is the primary focus of EFCT Stage 1: Cycle De-escalation?
Identifying vulnerable emotions and expressing them to each other.
What is the primary focus of Couple Commitment and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Program?
Effective communication and self-regulation
What is the primary focus of Couple Coping Enhancement Training (CCET)?
Teaching skills to make a relationship resilient and manage stress
What is the major take-away regarding the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in improving relationship satisfaction?
Produce moderate, relatively short-lived improvements
What are the primary goals of Relationship Check-up?
Evaluation, recommendations, and action plan
What is the focus of programs tailored for sexual minorities?
Modifications sensitive to unique stressors and challenges
What is the unique feature of Couple Commitment and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Program compared to other CRE programs?
Adds attention to self-regulation and self-reflection
What are the primary components of Relationship Education Programs (REPs) according to meta-analytic data?
Particularly short-term benefits and improved communication skills
What is the primary focus of Couple Relationship Education (CRE) programs?
Managing conflicts, enhancing relationships, and strengthening commitment
What are the primary targets of Couple Coping Enhancement Training (CCET)?
Teaching skills to make a relationship resilient and manage stress
What is the primary focus of Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Programs (PREP)?
Effective communication and conflict management
What are the primary components of Relationship Check-up?
Evaluation, recommendations, and action plan
What is the primary focus of Relationship Education Programs (REPs) according to meta-analytic data?
Particularly short-term benefits and improved communication skills
Study Notes
Couples Therapy: Common Problems and Therapeutic Approaches
- Pair-share activity to generate common reasons for entering couple therapy
- Diversity of reasons for entering therapy, no reason is considered "bad"
- Dominant therapeutic approaches: Behavioral couple therapy and Emotionally focused couple therapy
- Both approaches are based on theory and empirical research, can be systematically implemented, and have meta-analytical support
- Behavioral couple therapy is based on social exchange theory, aiming to improve the balance of positive and negative exchanges in relationships
- Traditional Behavioral Couple Therapy focuses on behavior change, skills training, and the speaker-listener technique
- Steps for communicating effectively and problem-solving effectively in Behavioral Couple Therapy
- Outcomes for TBCT include less negativity and withdrawal in conversations post-therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) adds cognitive restructuring to TBCT, focusing on five thought processes
- CBCT addresses selective attention, attributions, expectancies, assumptions, and standards
- Examples of distorted or unhelpful thought patterns in CBCT
- CBCT focuses on static beliefs, implicit relationship beliefs, and standards for relationships
Test your knowledge of common issues in couples therapy and the therapeutic approaches used to address them. Explore the dominant approaches, including Behavioral Couple Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and learn about their theoretical foundations and practical application. Delve into the steps for effective communication and problem-solving, and understand the outcomes associated with these therapeutic approaches.
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