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Promoting reconciliation through psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions.

E L Worthington1, D T Drinkard

  • 1Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23284-2018, USA.

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|February 24, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study outlines a six-step program to help couples rebuild trust after violations. It details how reconciliation can mend relationships through guided interpersonal processes in therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Relationship Science
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Trust is fundamental in intimate relationships.
  • Violated trust can severely damage relationship bonds.
  • Reconciliation is a key process for repairing damaged relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conceptualize reconciliation as an interpersonal process.
  • To present a structured, six-step program for promoting explicit reconciliation in couples.
  • To provide theoretical support and practical techniques for facilitating reconciliation.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of reconciliation.
  • Development of a six-step reconciliation program.
  • Application of the program in psychoeducational groups and couple therapy.

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Main Results:

  • Reconciliation is defined as an interpersonal process.
  • A detailed six-step program is proposed for couples.
  • The program is adaptable for both psychoeducational settings and couple therapy.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed six-step program offers a framework for couples to achieve explicit reconciliation.
  • The conceptualization provides a basis for understanding and facilitating relationship repair.
  • Therapeutic and psychoeducational contexts are suitable for implementing reconciliation interventions.