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Peer reviewedFriedman, Steven – American Journal of Family Therapy, 1987
Outlines a treatment approach integrating behavioral and marital interventions for working with agoraphobics and their partners. Where interactions arouse anxiety, agoraphobes and significant others become embroiled in a circular transaction which causes mutual resentment and entrenched symptomatology. Suggests a method to help develop a…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques, Family Relationship, Interpersonal Communication
Direct linkDoss, Brian D.; Thum, Yeow Meng; Sevier, Mia; Atkins, David C.; Christensen, Andrew – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2005
In a sample of 134 married couples randomly assigned to traditional or integrative behavioral couple therapy (TBCT vs. IBCT), a multivariate hierarchical growth curve analysis using latent variable regression revealed that measures of communication, behavior frequency, and emotional acceptance acted as mechanisms of change. TBCT led to greater…
Descriptors: Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Spouses, Behavior Modification
Peer reviewedJacobson, Neil S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1984
Compared the relative effectiveness of behavioral marital therapy (BMT) with two of its major components, behavior exchange (BE) and communication/problem-solving training (CPT), in married couples seeking therapy (N=36). Results showed that complete BMT was no more effective than either BE or CPT at posttest. (LLL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewedWilson, Gregory L.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Distressed couples (N=15) were randomly assigned to group, conjoint, or waiting list conditions. Behavioral communication treatment package administered over eight sessions and was evaluated via multidimensional assessments was found to be highly effective modality for resolution of marital dysfunction. Both group and conjoint treatments were…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cocounseling, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques
Peer reviewedJacobson, Neil S.; And Others – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1987
Provides two-year follow-up data for a comparison between a complete behavioral marital therapy treatment package and two of its major components, behavior exchange and communication/problem-solving training for 34 couples. Statistically significant differences between the three treatments were not in evidence on any of the measures of marital…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedSnyder, Douglas K.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1991
Obtained 4-year follow-up data regarding marital status and marital accord for 59 couples receiving either behavioral (BMT) or insight-oriented (IOMT) marital therapy in a controlled outcome study. Found no significant group differences between the two treatment conditions at termination or six-month followup; but by four-year followup, a…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Effectiveness, Divorce, Followup Studies
Peer reviewedWorthington, Everett L., Jr. – Counseling and Values, 1990
Describes approach to marriage counseling based on cognitive behavioral therapy and structural and strategic marital therapies aimed at Christian couples. Uses shared Christian values between counselor and clients to promote increased marital commitment, marital satisfaction, and personal spiritual growth. Maintains marital satisfaction might be…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Christianity, Cognitive Restructuring, Conflict Resolution
