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[Emotion-focused couples therapy--treatment approach--evaluating effectiveness and process research]

H P Heekerens1

  • 1Fachbereich Sozialwesen, Fachhochschule München.

Zeitschrift Fur Klinische Psychologie, Psychopathologie Und Psychotherapie
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy effectively resolves moderate relationship issues compared to no treatment. Studies confirm its clinical relevance and theoretical underpinnings for couples therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Family Therapy

Background:

  • Couples face various relationship difficulties.
  • Effective therapeutic interventions are crucial for marital health.
  • Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) is a prominent approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the methods, effectiveness, and processes of Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy.
  • To evaluate the clinical relevance and theoretical congruence of EFCT.

Main Methods:

  • Review of four evaluation studies on EFCT effectiveness.
  • Analysis of five studies investigating EFCT procedures.
  • Comparison of EFCT outcomes against alternative treatments and non-treatment groups.

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Main Results:

  • EFCT demonstrated effectiveness in resolving slight to moderately severe couple problems.
  • Clinical relevance of EFCT was established.
  • Investigated procedures supported the postulated theory of EFCT.

Conclusions:

  • Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy is an effective treatment for couples with moderate issues.
  • The therapy's procedures align with its theoretical framework.
  • EFCT offers a clinically relevant option for marital distress.