Winning Together

In-Session Change with Chronically Conflictual Couples

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ID21476201
AuthorsDanielle Lauricella (0000-0003-0482-1044, Lauricella Therapy PLLC, Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA, corresponding author), Zachary R Trevino (0000-0003-3791-5805, Texas Tech University College of Human Sciences, Lubbock, Texas, USA), Crystal G Marroquin (0000-0003-0174-1962, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA), Stephen T Fife (0000-0003-1376-8863, Lauricella Therapy PLLC, Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA), Carissa D’aniello-Heyda (Fairfield University)
Year2024
Volume52
Issue5
Pages552-574
Publication date2024-10-19
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Family Therapy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0192-6187 • E-ISSN: 1521-0383
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01926187.2023.2301543
OpenAlexW4391610925
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited33

Experiences of change from the perspective of both chronically conflictual couples and their therapist has not been explored, thus inhibiting current understanding of what is important for in-session change. The present study examines couple and therapist experiences of therapy for chronically conflictual couples. Sixteen interviews from four couples (n = 8) and their therapists (n = 4) were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method of phenomenological inquiry. Results highlight environmental, couple, and therapist factors that are integral to experiencing change in session. Results show the importance of therapists facilitating intentional, non-conflictual, and connecting couple interactions. We discuss clinical implications of the findings

Psychotherapist · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Clinical Psychology · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications

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