Treatment Of Marital Problems Research Articles

A technique for enhancing behavioral marital therapy

Behavioral Marital Therapy (BMT) has been found to be an effective approach for the treatment of various marital problems. Even though it has been found to be effective in the treatment of marital problems, there have been questions about the extent of changes in the marital relationship. More theoretical methods, techniques, and research are needed to address concerns about the extent of changes and comparisons need to be made between the effectiveness of BMT and other marital therapy approaches. Recently marital therapists have noted the importance of the therapeutic alliance in marital therapy; the relationship between all members of the therapy, e.g., the therapist and each person of the couple. An approach utilizing BMT, problem-solving, modeling, and methods which are designed to enhance the therapeutic alliance and promote change is discussed. Applications of this new approach are also presented.

Cognitive marital therapy

This article reviews recent applications of cognitive therapy to the treatment of marital distress. Three categories of cognitive phenomena that can decrease marital satisfaction and elicit dysfunctional interactions between spouses are described. First, “automatic thoughts” that comprise an individual's stream-of-consciousness thinking about marital events can be biased by systematic cognitive distortions. Inaccurate attributions about the causes of marital problems are a major form of such automatic thoughts. Second, individuals' behaviors toward their partners are influenced by their expectancies about the probabilities of the partner's subsequent responses, and these expectancies also are susceptible to systematic distortion. Third, an individual's unrealistic or irrational beliefs about the nature of intimate relationships can produce distress and dysfunctional behavioral responses toward the partner. Methods for assessing and modifying these dysfunctional cognitions, particularly in conjoint treatment, are described. Similarities and differences between cognitive therapy and rational-emotive therapy in the treatment of marital problems are noted.

A contracting “package” in the treatment of marital problems: A case study

Abstract A behavioral contract was used to change several behaviors in a married couple's relationship. A multi-assessment “package” was used to determine the effect of the behavior change on the couple's relationship. A multiple baseline, single-subject design demonstrated that the treatment “package” was responsible for producing behavior change and changes in levels of satisfaction. Further research should concentrate on which components of the “package” may be the most critical. Multi-assessments provide the therapist or researcher with concrete data on a couple's progress in behavioral marital therapy.

A case of chronic back pain and the “unilateral” treatment of marital problems

When a client's problems are deeply rooted in his or her marriage, a therapist should usually work with both husband and wife. However, when either spouse refuses cooperation, unilateral marriage counseling, in which the client identifies problem areas in the marriage and becomes a behavioral engineer (with the therapist as a consultant), can be employed. This procedure is illustrated in the case of a 52-yr-old woman who reported numerous marital problems accompanied by chronic back pain.

Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems

Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems

Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems. Elsbeth Herzstein

Previous articleNext article No AccessBook ReviewsJoint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems. Elsbeth Herzstein Viola W. WeissViola W. Weiss Search for more articles by this author PDFPDF PLUS Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by Social Service Review Volume 44, Number 4Dec., 1970 Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/642623 Copyright 1970 University of ChicagoPDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.

Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems. By Elsbeth Herzstein Couch. New York: Family Service Association of America, 1969. 330 pp.

Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems. By Elsbeth Herzstein Couch. New York: Family Service Association of America, 1969. 330 pp.

Book Review: Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems

Book Review: Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems

Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems

Joint and Family Interviews in the Treatment of Marital Problems

A Study of Joint Interviewing in the Treatment of Marital Problems: Part II

A Study of Joint Interviewing in the Treatment of Marital Problems: Part II

A Study of Joint Interviewing in the Treatment of Marital Problems: Part I

A Study of Joint Interviewing in the Treatment of Marital Problems: Part I

Family-Oriented Treatment of Marital Problems

Family-Oriented Treatment of Marital Problems

Psychoanalytic Contributions to Casework Treatment of Marital Problems

Psychoanalytic Contributions to Casework Treatment of Marital Problems

Application of Psychoanalytic Concepts to Casework Treatment of Marital Problems

Application of Psychoanalytic Concepts to Casework Treatment of Marital Problems

Treatment of Marital Problems in a Red Cross Setting

Treatment of Marital Problems in a Red Cross Setting

Some Reflections and Suggestions on the Prevention and Treatment of Marital Problems

Some Reflections and Suggestions on the Prevention and Treatment of Marital Problems