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[Emotion-focused couples therapy--treatment approach--evaluating effectiveness and process research]
1Fachbereich Sozialwesen, Fachhochschule München.
Zeitschrift Fur Klinische Psychologie, Psychopathologie Und Psychotherapie
|January 1, 1995
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.
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.
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.