An Integrative Model of marital therapy, based on behavioral‐learning approaches and other current conceptions and marital therapy practices, was tested in' a four‐stage therapy program. Treatment couples, as opposed to normal controls and clinical couples in a waiting‐list condition, showed significant increase in caring (as measured by Shostrom's Caring Relationship Inventory) and satisfaction with the relationship (as measured by the Kelly‐Tharp Marriage Role Questionnaire). Furthermore, the observed changes were attributable to the incremental treatment procedures, and positively correlated with gain scores on a learning‐in‐therapy measure. The clinical utility of the model, and the theoretical and methodological implications of the study are discussed.
Approaches to the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abuse populations are examined. It is argued that a new model is needed which will more effectively assist in the task of rehabilitation than traditional psychiatric treatment or completely medically oriented programs. A Behavioral Competence Training Model is proposed, based on learning concepts of behavior and psychosocial definitions of adjustment. Its implications for assessment, therapeutic design, and research are discussed. It is concluded that despite possible limitations, the model has a definite place in the rehabilitative process, and may effectively be included in any multiform program serving a diverse population.
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