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  • Psychotherapy research
  • Clinical psychology
  • Couple therapy

Background:

  • Conjoint couple therapy is effective, yet many clients receive individual therapy for relationship issues.
  • Individual therapy for couple problems (ITCP) arises from partner refusal or treatment preference.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore therapist factors leading to ITCP.
  • To identify significant pitfalls in the practice of ITCP.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and clinical perspectives on ITCP.
  • Analysis of therapist-related factors (personal and professional) influencing ITCP.
  • Identification of key challenges and ethical considerations in ITCP.

Main Results:

  • Therapist personal and professional factors can lead to ITCP.
  • Five central areas of concern in ITCP practice identified: structural constraints, therapist bias, assessment inaccuracies, therapeutic focus, and ethical dilemmas.
  • Significant pitfalls exist in the practice of ITCP.

Conclusions:

  • ITCP presents unique challenges and ethical considerations.
  • Greater attention is needed for ITCP in psychotherapy research, training, and continuing education.
  • Addressing the pitfalls of ITCP is crucial for effective couple problem resolution.