The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of self-reported attachment change (avoidance and anxiety) in the context of six sessions of couple therapy designed to emphasize both therapist-centered and couple-centered (i.e., enactment-based) clinical process during the beginning stages of therapy. A total of 48 couples with at least one partner who reported clinically significant relationship dissatisfaction participated in this study. Findings confirmed that some couples experience positive attachment-related change (anxiety or avoidance), while also identifying a subset of individuals who may not experience optimal levels of attachment-related change. In addition, findings point toward both differences and similarities between change trajectories for avoidance and anxiety. Finally, there was evidence that socio-demographic factors may be associated with attachment change.
The purpose of this chapter is to present a model that demonstrates how executive coaching can help a leader who is at risk of derailing. The authors examine the leadership derailment literature and take a particular stand on how the stressors of leadership contribute to derailment. The authors present a conceptual framework for executive coaching, known as the AIIR Method, that can serve as a lifeline to struggling leaders, helping them to become more effective and thus increasing the likelihood that they will achieve their respective organizational mandates. By breaking down the conceptual aspects of the AIIR Method, the authors demonstrate how each phase of the coaching process provides a leader with clarity, which activates behavior change that can be sustained over time. The chapter shows how this model is commonly applied through a case study and concludes with a focus on future research and investigation of this important topic.
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