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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Couple Therapy
  • Attachment Theory

Background:

  • Situational couple violence (SCV) is prevalent among couples seeking therapy.
  • Existing therapeutic roadmaps for SCV require refinement.
  • Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding relationship dynamics in SCV.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend and refine the roadmap for emotionally focused therapy (EFT) in treating SCV.
  • To demonstrate the safety and efficacy of EFT for SCV.
  • To provide practical guidance for clinicians working with violent couples.

Main Methods:

  • Review of attachment theory, academic research, and clinical experience with EFT.
  • Detailed case description of Stage 1 EFT with a couple experiencing SCV.
  • Discussion of safety protocols, therapeutic interventions, and limitations.

Main Results:

  • EFT can be safely applied to couples experiencing SCV.
  • The case study illustrates how EFT interventions can lead to a reduction in violence.
  • The proposed method offers a structured approach to treating SCV within EFT.

Conclusions:

  • Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a viable and safe treatment for situational couple violence (SCV).
  • Clinical application of EFT can effectively reduce violence in couples.
  • Further research and clinical attention to EFT for SCV are warranted.