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Couples therapy using the technique of construct differentiation

J Willi1, R Frei, B Limacher

  • 1Psychiatrische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital in Zurich, Switzerland.

Family Process
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
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Couples therapy often involves partners attacking or defending. Construct differentiation helps by focusing on individual inner processes, reducing conflict and enriching each partner's understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Family Therapy

Background:

  • Couples therapy frequently encounters clients stuck in cycles of mutual attack and self-justification.
  • This repetitive interaction pattern hinders therapeutic progress and relationship resolution.