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Introduction to the special section —Bigger isn't always better: The benefits of small‐sample research designs
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Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - July 4, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Shayne R. Anderson, Tatiana Glebova Tags: INVITED REVIEW Source Type: research

The effectiveness of structural family therapy in repairing behavioral problems and improving family functioning in single ‐parent families in Iran
This study examines the effectiveness of structural family therapy (SFT) in addressing problems in family functioning and children's behavior in single-parent Iranian families using a single-case, multiple baseline, ABA design. Participants included five single mothers and their children who received SFT for 8  weeks following a baseline phase. Participants were assessed during the baseline, therapy, and follow-up phases using the Child Behavior Checklist and the Family Assessment Device. The data were analyzed visually and quantitatively. Results indicated that the treatment was effective in decreasing behavior problems...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - June 30, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mostafa Dehghani, Julia Bernards Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Integrative couple treatment for pathological gamblers with an emphasis on forgiveness processes: A case study with three couples
The objective of this study was to determine whether the Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gamblers (ICT-PG) with an emphasis on forgiveness processes helped couples to enhance these processes. A Single-Case Research Design (SCRD)  was used with three couples in which one of the members had a GD. The results highlight the importance of jointly analyzing the forgiveness processes between the gamblers and their partner, which constantly influenced each other. These promising results illustrate the relevance of integrating forg iveness processes in treatment for couples where one of the members has a GD. (Source:...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - June 17, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: M. C ôté, M. Dufour, J. Tremblay Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Treated together –changed together: The application of dyadic analyses to understand the reciprocal nature of alliances and couple satisfaction over time
AbstractIn a Norwegian study of 73 couples attending a residential couple therapy program lasting between 6 and 12 weeks, weekly self-report data on therapy alliance and couple satisfaction were collected using routine outcome monitoring (ROM). The aim was to show how dyadic analyses could be applied to examine the predictive association between alliances and couple satisfaction. Results showed that improved alliance between dyad members and their couple therapist predicted their spouses' couple satisfaction. Furthermore, improved couple satisfaction predicted improvement in spouse's alliance. The clinical implication of t...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - May 23, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kristoffer J. Whittaker, Sverre Urnes Johnson, Ole Andr é Solbakken, Terje Tilden Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Emotionally focused therapists' experiences serving interabled couples in couple therapy: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
AbstractInterabled couples navigate various systems of care as they respond to the needs of the disabled partner.Interabled couples are defined as one disabled partner and one nondisabled partner. Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) has shown benefits in reducing relationship distress and increasing the experience of security within couples. The study used interpretative phenomenological analysis  to address how EFT therapists make sense of their lived experience working with interabled couples in couple therapy. The purpose of the study was to examine the experiences of therapists' serving interabled couples. The study exp...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - May 13, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jose L. Tapia ‐Fuselier, Dee C. Ray, Robert Allan, Ana Guadalupe Reyes Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

The Loss in Connection with Catastrophes (LICCS) Scale: Understanding couple outcomes
This study presented the design of the Loss in Connection with Catastrophes Scale (LICCS). Information regarding reliability and validity were presented, alongside the potential uses of this instrument in research and clinical settings. Furthermore, the importance of attending to couple and family relationships in disaster studies was proposed, and preliminary dyadic findings examining the LICCS with a sample of heterosexual couples(N = 240) as a correlate of mental and relational well-being were set forth. The overall findings suggest (a) resource loss as well as indicators of mental and relational well-being were ass...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - April 23, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alyssa Banford Witting, Dean M. Busby Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - April 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Schmidt  H. A. E., & Sibley  D. S. (2019). Contextual Therapy for Family Health: Clinical Applications. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 198 pp. $42.95
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Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - April 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Freja Holmstr öm Tags: BOOK REVIEW Source Type: research

Canfield, B. (Ed.). (2020). Intercultural perspectives on family counseling. Routledge, 229 pp. $49.95
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Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - April 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Deanna D. Granger, Jeanna R. Knight Tags: BOOK REVIEW Source Type: research

Hendrix, H., & LaKelly Hunt, H. (2021). Doing imago relationship therapy in the space ‐between. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, 488 pp., $47.50
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Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - April 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jennifer M. Knapp Tags: BOOK REVIEW Source Type: research

Barker, M. J. & Iantaffi, A. (2019). Life isn ’t binary: On being both, beyond, and in‐between. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 237 pp., $19.95
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Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - April 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Katelyn O. Coburn Tags: BOOK REVIEW Source Type: research

Engaging in coparenting changes in couple therapy: Two contrasting cases
This study supported the relevance of the model and its various components to discriminate between two contrasting cases. (Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy)
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - April 13, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Cindy Eira Nunes, Jean ‐Philippe Antonietti, Joëlle Darwiche Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Therapists' confidence in their theory of change and outcomes
AbstractPrevious research has sought to understand what therapist characteristics contribute to positive outcomes for clients. It is widely accepted knowledge that the alliance between the therapist and client is a significant contributing factor to client outcomes. With that said, few studies have examined specific characteristics within the therapist themselves that may contribute to client success, regardless of the therapeutic model being used. Using data from a sample of therapist-trainees at a large, midwestern institution, this study sought to explore therapist confidence in their theory of choice and its potential ...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - April 11, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Bartle ‐Haring, Alessandra Bryant, Riley Whiting Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Understanding barriers to couples therapy
AbstractWhat prevents couples from entering therapy? Given that the rate of couple help-seeking is low, we need a better understanding of barriers to couple help-seeking. To expand our understanding of these barriers, we asked almost 300 people who expressed an interest in couples therapy, to clarify what kept them from seeking help. A content analysis of participant's responses found six distinctive categories: cost of treatment, logistics, the modality of treatment, trustworthiness, relational factors, and a clear therapeutic process. Additionally, some responses suggested that stigma and concerns around the emotional wo...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - March 22, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Aimee K. Hubbard, Jared R. Anderson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Thematic analysis of therapists' experiences integrating EMDR and EFT in couple therapy: Theoretical and clinical complementarity, and benefits to client couples
AbstractIn this article, we present partial findings from a thematic analysis study that examined integrating emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as clinical frameworks in couple therapy. The purpose of the study is to better understand how therapists integrate EFT and EMDR therapy in their clinical work. Thirteen licensed therapists (n = 13) trained in EFT and EMDR were interviewed about their experiences integrating these two models in their couple therapy practice. The findings included in this article are related to how these models complement each other as wel...
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy - March 15, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jason N. Linder, Alba Ni ño, Sesen Negash, Sandra Espinoza Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research