I Said, You Said: A Communication Exercise for Couples

Parr, Patricia; Boyle, Rebecca A.; Tejada, Laura

doi:10.1007/s10591-008-9062-6

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“…Gottman and Notarius [3] believed that one of the factors influencing marital satisfaction is communication patterns. As the couples get better at sending clear messages and listening better, it will be time to address those underlying emotional issues that influence conflict management and resolution [4]. The quality of couple's communication has been found to be one of the best predictors of relationship satisfaction [5].…”

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confidence: 99%

The Effectiveness of Emotion-focused Cognitive Therapy in Decreasing Depression due to Marital Relationship Problems

Hashemi¹,

Kimiaei²

2017

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Marital distress and marital relationship problems are effective in generation and acceleration of depression. Depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease and affects people in all communities across the world. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of emotion-focused cognitive therapy in decreasing depression caused due to marital relationship problems. The design of this study was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and control group. The research population consisted of all couples referred to the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Clinic of Psychology. 10 couples with marital problems were selected by convenience sampling, and randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received emotion-focused cognitive therapy while the control group received no treatment. The research measurement instruments consisted of BDI-II and CPQ. ANCOVA models were used to test the study hypothesis. The results showed that EFCT had been effective in decreasing depression due to marital relationship problems (P < 0.001). The results of our study not only demonstrated that the importance of cognition and emotion in marital relationship but also product useful information about effectiveness of EFCT on depression caused due to marital relationship problems for researchers, counselors and psychotherapists.

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confidence: 99%

The Effectiveness of Emotion-focused Cognitive Therapy in Decreasing Depression due to Marital Relationship Problems

Hashemi¹,

Kimiaei²

2017

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“…By focusing on sensitivities occurring within the relationship, couples may improve their relationship (Parr, Boyle, & Tejada, 2008). As partners become more aware of how they communicate with each other, they gain a better understanding of their own ineffective communication patterns.…”

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confidence: 99%

Couples’ Relationship Self-Regulation Narratives After Intervention

2014

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Relationship self-regulation is a way for couples to work on their relationships by becoming reflective about them, by setting goals for improvement, and by following up with efforts to be a better partner. Reflection is an important process in relationship self-regulation addressed in this study. The aim of this study is to analyse relationship self-regulation narratives after a relationship education intervention. Ten married partners (age 33-43 years) participated in a four-day reflective experiential relationship education programme intervention. The study investigated couples’ experiences of working on their relationship after the intervention. Two focus groups were conducted and narrative analysis was used. Four common themes emerged: becoming aware of one’s inner reactions and re-appraisals, learning to be sensitive, noticing one's own habitual responses and making choice, and experimenting in the relationship. These themes are discussed by applying a couple relationship self-regulation conceptual framework. We revealed that relationship self-regulation emerged as a process of regulation of intrapersonal emotional reactions to partner. Reflectivity in relationship self-regulation may be defined as focusing on oneself, trying to understand one’s own feelings and needs, experimenting to meet these needs, and exploring resources. The research focuses on the study of meaning making and on the reflection processes of partners in couple relationship self-regulation.

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“…If, during screening for potential participants, facilitators note a clear lack of effective communication, the order of Sessions 2 and 3 may be reversed so that communication is addressed in the second session. Facilitators can provide a brief overview of active listening skills, modeling listening attentively without interruption and restating what was heard using "I" statements (for more information on communication skills training, see S. Miller & Sherrard, 1999;Parr, Boyle, & Tejada, 2008). This focus on positive and effective communication can help begin the rebuilding and future-oriented process for participants as they move toward construction (Brott, 2001).…”

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Combining Career and Couples Counseling for College Students: A Narrative Approach

Gibbons

Shurts

2010

J of College Counseling

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Career and personal counseling have been dichotomized as distinct practices in much of the counseling literature. However, many college students seek counseling for career development and romantic relationship issues occurring concomitantly. A model for addressing career and relationship issues with heterosexual college couples in a group format is presented. An approach grounded in narrative theory is described, and case examples are provided to illustrate the model.

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I Said, You Said: A Communication Exercise for Couples

Cited by 5 publications

References 2 publications

The Effectiveness of Emotion-focused Cognitive Therapy in Decreasing Depression due to Marital Relationship Problems

The Effectiveness of Emotion-focused Cognitive Therapy in Decreasing Depression due to Marital Relationship Problems

Couples’ Relationship Self-Regulation Narratives After Intervention

Combining Career and Couples Counseling for College Students: A Narrative Approach

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