Couples therapy

One common form of family therapy for alcohol dependence is behavioral couples therapy (BCT) (Epstein and McCrady 1998). This tteatment, which... [Pg.347]

While pharmacologic agents may help prevent relapse, psychotherapy should be the core therapeutic intervention. Motivational enhancement therapy (MET), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-step facilitation (TSF), behavioral couples therapy (BCT), community reinforcement approaches, and contingency management are the best-studied forms of psychotherapy in this group of patients. [Pg.525]

Besides the intake interview, which can help gather information, there are a number of assessment measures for determining the quality of an important interpersonal relationship. The questions on these measures generally ask about things like communication styles, satisfaction in the relationship, joint decision making, and in some cases, abusive behavior. Two of the most well-known measures are the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (Spanier, 1976) and the Marital Satisfaction Inventory (Snyder, 1979). Therapists and counselors also may choose to interview couples together (with the consent of client and partner), and some therapists may recommend couples therapy (see Chapter 5) as part of the overall approach to treatment if deemed appropriate to help the client. Relationship assessments can yield important information that may be useful when working with couples. [Pg.162]

Family therapy in treatment centers occurs in a variety of ways. Some centers provide opportunities for weekly individual counseling or therapy for partners, or even couples therapy sessions (see Chapter 5 for more details). Many treatment programs offer group counseling or therapy sessions for family members that are similar to group sessions for clients. Some of the groups are therapeutic... [Pg.167]

Empirically validated cognitive behavioral therapy for couples can be quite helpful if relationship problems are an issue. Cognitive behavioral couples therapy combines the best of cognitive behavioral and family therapy techniques in order to help couples. The research suggests that use of this type of therapy can be quite helpful in mediating and resolving problems involving couples. Counselors may want to make a referral for this therapy if clients have relationship issues that interfere with aftercare. [Pg.244]

Family involvement can be quite helpful in the relapse prevention effort. One potentially useful strategy is for families to make efforts to reduce relationship stressors. These efforts will likely require couples or family therapy, which ideally will improve communication within the family system and potentially reduce friction. In addition, family members may learn to reduce any negatively expressed emotions toward the client. Family and couples therapy would be highly recommended if those stressors represent a high-risk situation for the client in question and if the family members or partner are supportive of the client s efforts toward recovery. [Pg.281]

Fals-Stewart W, O Farrell TJ Birchler GR (2001). Behavioral couples therapy for male methadone maintenance patients effects on drug-using behaviour relationship adjustment. Behaviour Therapy, 32, 391-411... [Pg.155]

Adults who are negotiating life relatively well can often nonetheless benefit from individual counseling or therapy. Couples therapy can often help people lead happier, more fulfilled lives. Emotionally disabled adults, including those diagnosed as schizophrenic, usually need comprehensive help that involves responsible members of the family and community resources. [Pg.425]

Many clients—including those who are not deeply disturbed—can benefit from guidance in how to go about making decisions and resolving conflicts with loved ones. In couples therapy, for example, I observe how my clients interact with each other and give them direct advice on how to communicate in a more respectful and loving manner. In the process, I emphasize the centrality of love to all personal relationships. [Pg.455]

Family therapy/ couples therapy Variable. May see individuals separately as well as for family/ couple sessions Therapists work with groups of people (couples, families, housemates) to understand the systems of interaction between them and work out problems together. Emphasis on finding relationship patterns which cause difficulties, rather than pinning the problem on one person. CAMHS, psychosis, eating disorders, relationship problems... [Pg.139]

Consider couples therapy if problems with her parmer are key. Counselling/psychodynamic psychotherapy have a weaker evidence base, but may be offered if Denise prefers them... [Pg.242]

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