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A Component Analysis of Behavioral Marital Therapy: The Relative Effectiveness of Behavior Exchange and Communication/Problem-Solving Training.
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Jacobson, 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
Implementation of Behavioral Marital Therapy.
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Lester, Gregory W.; And Others – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1980
Implementing behavioral marital therapy is discussed with emphasis on techniques of problem solving, communications training, behavioral contracting, and homework assignments. The therapist's intervention style and the aspects of treatment which aid in generalization and maintenance of therapeutic gains are also described, and a typical treatment…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Counseling Techniques
Development of a Content Coding System for Marital Problem Solving.
Winemiller, David R.; Mitchell, M. Ellen – 1989
While much research has focused on the processes of marital problem solving, the content of marital problem solving has received considerably less attention. This study examined the initial efforts to develop a method for assessing marital problem solving content. Married individuals (N=36) completed a demographic information sheet, the Dyadic…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Style, Content Analysis
Cognitive Behavioral Marital Therapy in the Treatment of Depression.
Epstein, Norman – 1985
This paper considers the common association between marital problems and depression and describes the cognitive and behavioral factors which are common to these two problems. A set of cognitive behavioral interventions is presented, a treatment procedure which addresses cognitive and behavioral factors at the intrapersonal and interpersonal levels…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Conflict Resolution, Counseling Techniques
Problem Solving and Contingency Contracting in the Treatment of Marital Discord
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Jacobson, Neil S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
Unhappily married couples (n=10) were divided into an experimental and control group. The treatment program consisted of training couples to interact more positively and efficiently when engaged in problem solving and teaching couples to make written contingency contracts. The group receiving treatment improved significantly more than did the…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Contingency Management
Differential Effects of Experiential and Problem-Solving Interventions in Resolving Marital Conflict.
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Johnson, Susan M.; Greenberg, Leslie S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1985
Compared relative effectiveness of two interventions in treatment of marital discord: a cognitive-behavioral intervention (teaching problem-solving skills) and an experiential intervention (focusing on emotional experiences). The effects of emotionally focused treatment were found to be superior to problem-solving treatment on marital adjustment,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques
Reciprocity Counseling: Practice and Research.
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Mead, D. Eugene – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1981
Reviews the literature on reciprocity counseling. Evidence is presented for the usefulness of reciprocity counseling with young, well-educated, White clients with slight to moderate marital distress. Research into the effectiveness of several components of reciprocity counseling including contracting, problem solving training, and feedback is…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques