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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Therapeutic Modalities
  • Postmodern Theory

Background:

  • Reciprocal patterns in relationships can become restraining.
  • External discourse, including gender roles, can negatively impact relationships.
  • Existing therapeutic approaches may not adequately address these pattern dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a postmodern therapy process for couples.
  • To facilitate the deconstruction of detrimental relationship patterns and discourse.
  • To assist couples in restorying their relationships along preferred lines.

Main Methods:

  • Couples are "separated" from restraining reciprocal patterns through co-created descriptions.
  • Therapist and couple collaboratively identify and deconstruct unhelpful patterns and discourse.
  • Alternative, preferred descriptions of the individuals and relationship are introduced and explored.

Main Results:

  • Emergence of new, preferred relational patterns.
  • Increased awareness of the impact of discourse on the relationship.
  • Empowerment of couples to redefine their relationship narratives.

Conclusions:

  • Postmodern therapy offers a unique framework for addressing relational patterns and discourse.
  • This approach facilitates deconstruction and restorying, leading to preferred relationship descriptions.
  • The process supports couples in actively shaping their relational future.