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Teaching fidelity.

Frank S Pittman1, Tina Pittman Wagers

  • 1Private Practice, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, USA. fsp3md@aol.com

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 15, 2005
PubMed
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Therapists can help couples navigate infidelity risks and recovery by addressing myths, physiological factors, and learned behaviors. This approach promotes fidelity and strengthens marital bonds through compassion and understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Marital Dynamics

Background:

  • Cultural myths surrounding infidelity and marriage pose risks to monogamy.
  • Physiological aspects of attraction can lead to cognitive and emotional disorientation.
  • Ill-informed therapists may inadvertently exacerbate risks to marital fidelity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline therapeutic strategies for addressing infidelity risks and recovery.
  • To equip therapists with tools to promote fidelity in couples.
  • To explore the challenges individuals and couples face regarding monogamy.

Main Methods:

  • Therapeutic intervention focusing on risks to monogamy and infidelity recovery.
  • Debunking common myths about infidelity and marriage.

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  • Facilitating understanding of learned attitudes impacting marital fidelity.
  • Case illustrations demonstrating therapeutic tasks.

    • Main Results:

    • Therapists can promote fidelity by modeling compassion and confronting choices.
    • Addressing physiological attraction components is crucial for cognitive and affective disorientation.
    • Enhancing emotional closeness aids in maintaining a faithful marriage.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic work requires educating couples on infidelity risks and recovery challenges.
    • Debunking myths and promoting understanding are key to fostering fidelity.
    • Therapists play a vital role in helping couples navigate and recover from infidelity.