Substance abuse and intimate partner violence: treatment considerations. (1/19)
Given the increased use of marital- and family-based treatments as part of treatment for alcoholism and other drug disorders, providers are increasingly faced with the challenge of addressing intimate partner violence among their patients and their intimate partners. Yet, effective options for clinicians who confront this issue are extremely limited. While the typical response of providers is to refer these cases to some form of batterers' treatment, three fundamental concerns make this strategy problematic: (1) most of the agencies that provide batterers' treatment only accept individuals who are legally mandated to complete their programs; (2) among programs that do accept nonmandated patients, most substance-abusing patients do not accept such referrals or drop out early in the treatment process; and (3) available evidence suggests these programs may not be effective in reducing intimate partner violence. Given these very significant concerns with the current referral approach, coupled with the high incidence of IPV among individuals entering substance abuse treatment, providers need to develop strategies for addressing IPV that can be incorporated and integrated into their base intervention packages. (+info)Do event-contingent diaries about marital conflict change marital interactions? (2/19)
(+info)Intimacy and relationship processes in couples' psychosocial adaptation to cancer. (3/19)
(+info)Personality disorder symptoms and marital functioning. (4/19)
(+info)Marital therapy: issues and challenges. (5/19)
This paper outlines the advances made in the field of marital therapy in the last decade. The present status of clinical intervention, empirical research and theoretical conceptualization is reviewed. In addition, the challenges the field now faces are outlined, and proposals made for future directions, which would enable marital intervention to become a more comprehensive and systematic endeavor. (+info)Partner violence before and after couples-based alcoholism treatment for female alcoholic patients. (6/19)
(+info)Fertility and cancer: psychological support in young women who contemplate emergency assisted reproductive technologies (ART) prior to chemo- and/or radiation-therapy. (7/19)
(+info)Posttraumatic stress symptoms among National Guard soldiers deployed to Iraq: associations with parenting behaviors and couple adjustment. (8/19)
(+info)Marital therapy, also known as couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy aimed at helping married or cohabitating partners understand and resolve their conflicts. It is a form of treatment that addresses the specific communication and relationship issues between two people who are in a committed relationship. The goal of marital therapy is to help couples develop skills and strategies to improve their relationship and better handle any future conflicts.
Marital therapy can be beneficial for couples facing a range of issues, including communication problems, financial stress, sexual difficulties, infidelity, addiction, and major life transitions. It is typically provided by licensed mental health professionals, such as psychologists, social workers, or marriage and family therapists. The therapy may involve individual sessions with each partner, as well as joint sessions with both partners together.
The specific approach used in marital therapy will depend on the training and preferences of the therapist, as well as the needs and goals of the couple. Some common approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and the Gottman method. These approaches may involve exercises such as communication skills training, conflict resolution techniques, and trust-building activities. Ultimately, the goal of marital therapy is to help couples build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.