The Developmental Stages of Couplehood

Bibliographic Data

ID20178205
AuthorsEllyn Bader, Peter Pearson
Year1983
Volume13
Issue1
Pages28-32
Publication date1983-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueTransactional Analysis Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0362-1537 • E-ISSN: 2329-5244
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1177/036215378301300107
OpenAlexW2578912487
LanguageEN
Citations received11

Extends work of Mahler (1975) and Kaplan (1978) to the diagnosis of couples' systems. Identifies 5 couple stages: symbiotic-symbiotic; symbiotic-practicing; practicing-practicing; Mutual interdependence-mutual interdependence; and Synergistic-synergistic. Describes the characteristics of each system, and illustrates selected aspects from couple interviews. This model is used educationally with couples, and often becomes a facilitative tool for the couple. The model is suggested to facilitate the therapist's diagnosis and intervention selection

Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Developmental psychology · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Computer Science · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications · Artificial Intelligence

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