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Way of being and the therapeutic pyramid: Expanding the application of a common factors meta ‐model
This study illustrates th e broad applicability of common factors meta‐models by applying the therapeutic pyramid to couples therapy, family therapy, training and supervision, and professional ethics. (Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy)
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sean D. Davis, Stephen T. Fife, Jason B. Whiting, Kay P. Bradford Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

An Evaluation of Mechanisms of Change in Multisystemic Therapy for Juvenile Justice ‐Involved Youths A Decade Following Treatment
Although researchers have identified the more immediate mechanisms of change in family ‐based treatments for juvenile justice‐involved youths, it is not known whether these same mechanisms continue to prevent criminal offending into adulthood. The present study evaluated whether caregiver‐directed improvements in family relations, youth prosocial peer relations, and youth academ ic performance during multisystemic therapy (MST) for serious and violent juvenile offenders had an impact on young adult involvement in criminal activity and sentencing 10.2 years following treatment. The results showed that improvements in...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kaitlin M. Sheerin, Charles M. Borduin, Cynthia E. Brown, Elizabeth J. Letourneau Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Two ‐Year Follow‐Up of the Efficacy of the PREP Training on Iranian Newlyweds
The aim of the present study was to replicate the efficacy of the Prevention and Relationship Education Program (PREP) training on marital satisfaction and dyadic adjustment among a group of Iranian newlyweds. One hundred and sixty heterosexual couples (N = 320 participants) were randomly assigned to an experimental or a wait list control group. Data from one hundred and forty‐eight couples were analyzed. Participants completed the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (The Family Journal, 1, 1993, 196–207) and Dyadic Adjustment Scale (The Journal of Sex Research, 39, 1976, 190–196) at pretest, posttest, 1‐year follo...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Reza Fallahchai, Maryam Fallahi, Manijeh Badiee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Measuring the Effectiveness of the Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship Training in Hungary done through Translation
Our study adds to the rising field of dissemination and implementation research on Emotionally Focused Therapy. We evaluated the psychometric characteristics of the Hungarian EFT ‐KACS, examined the impact of the EFT Externship training done through translation on Hungarian therapists, and we investigated how therapist background characteristics related to outcomes. A total of 340 Hungarian professionals completed the questionnaires (N = 152 in 2016; andN = 188 in 2018) at three data collecting points—prior to (N = 329), after the training (N = 254), and 6 months later (N = 101). Results suggest the Hungaria...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R éka Koren, Scott R. Woolley, Ildikó Danis, Szabolcs Török Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Freedom and struggling openly in psychotherapy: A qualitative inquiry with LGBQ young adults from religious families
This article describes a two ‐part qualitative study aimed at exploring the experiences of LGBQ young adults from religious families in psychotherapy, identifying positive and negative psychotherapy experiences, and understanding the influence of family and religion on the psychotherapy experience. Data were collected through a web‐based survey (n  = 77) and interviews (n = 7) with LGBQ young adults (ages 18–25) from religious families. The study followed an interpretative phenomenological approach. Integrated results found often invisible, relational therapy processes, and religious discourses as significant to ...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Katie Heiden ‐Rootes, Kristin Ross, Rachel Moore, Shah Hasan, Samantha Gulotta Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Trait Mindfulness and Relationship Satisfaction: The Role of Forgiveness Among Couples
This study sought to understand the link between trait mindfulness, forgiveness, and relationship satisfaction. Previous research established a significant positive relationship between mindfulness and relationship satisfaction, but forgiveness had not been studied in relation to these variables. Two hundred and nineteen couples in committed romantic relationships were included in the sample and completed self ‐report measures on trait mindfulness, forgiveness, and relationship satisfaction. Upon conducting an actor–partner interdependence model mediation (APIMeM; Zeitschrift für Sozialpsychologie, 2006, 37, 27–40) ...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kathryn Roberts, Matthew E. Jaurequi, Jonathan G. Kimmes, Lauren Selice Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

“The troublesome other and I”: Parallel stories of separated parents in prolonged conflicts
AbstractThis qualitative study aims to explore how noncohabiting parenting couples in prolonged conflict construct the other parent and themselves. Ten parents from five parent couples were interviewed. A dyadic analytical design was used, where parent's stories of conflict were analyzed in parallel with their co ‐parent. Drawing on positioning theory, self‐identity as parents emerged as implicit counter positions in storylines, which construct the co‐parent as “the troublesome other. ” Two typologies of conflicted storylines were prominent in the findings:storylines of violations of trust, positioning the co ‐...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan Stokkebekk, Anette Iversen, Ragnhild Hollekim, Ottar Ness Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Therapist effects on dropout in couple therapy
AbstractMarriage and family therapy scholars have argued that therapists play a crucial role in successful couple therapy, yet little research has empirically documented that the therapist in couple therapy has a significant impact on outcomes. Known as the study of therapist effects, this study sought to assess the amount of variance attributed to the therapist in couple therapy outcomes. Using dropout as the outcome variable, this study analyzed data from 1,192 couples treated by 90 masters and doctoral student therapists at a university ‐based training clinic. Results from multilevel analysis indicated that therapists...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kwin L. Willis, Richard B. Miller, Shayne R. Anderson, Angela B. Bradford, Lee N. Johnson, Jeremy B. Yorgason Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Discerning Motivational Interviewing through a spiritual lens —discovering a Christian MI archetype and native MI language
AbstractAn overarching conceptual perspective on motivational interviewing (MI) captures how it evokes intrinsic motivation for change by relying on four key elements: establishing vision, exploring discrepancy, and building efficacy, which coalesce to resolve for change. We suggest that the Christian narrative and doctrines of creation, fall, and redemption, motivating repentance resolve, invoke these same motivating processes. In this paper we explore these parallels between MI and Christian doctrine and use empirical literature to suggest how secular and religious counselors can enhance their efforts to evoke intrinsic ...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 9, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mark H. Butler, Jacob D. Gossner, Connor C. Barham, Madeline C. Hansen ‐Bethea, Misha D. Crawford Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Left behind parents: A qualitative study on the experience of parental abduction of a child in Portugal
AbstractParental abduction of a child occurs when the child is removed, by one parent, from the custody of the other parent or legally appointed guardians. The absence of the child has a profound impact on family members and significantly affects their lives. Also, parental abduction of a child is a relevant social problem which calls for further understanding. The aim of this research was to characterize the experiences of left behind parents in the context of parental abduction of a child. The data for this exploratory qualitative study were analyzed through thematic analysis of the semi ‐structured interviews carried ...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 7, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ana Tavares, Carla Crespo, Luana Ferreira, Maria T. Ribeiro Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Equine ‐assisted psychotherapy with traumatized couples—improvement of relationship quality and psychological symptoms
AbstractMany traumatised individuals suffering from deployment related PTSD report severe problems in their relationships. Up until now, the therapeutic interventions used by the German Armed Forces have rarely targeted these problems through the integration of partners. For this reason, a Program designed specifically for couples was developed. In this prospective study equine ‐assisted psychotherapy was applied to soldiers and their spouses. The study population consisted ofn = 36 couples, divided inn = 20 therapy group with a inpatient equine‐assisted intervention and a 16‐couples control group. After the inte...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - February 2, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gerd Willmund, Peter Zimmermann, Christina Alliger ‐Horn, Alexander Varn, Christian Fischer, Ilka Parent, Andreas Sobottka, Robert Bering, Carolyn Rose, Andreas Ströhle, Kai Köhler Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research