Couples Therapy

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This paper discusses the material in a model to be utilized in relationship therapy for couples. Furthermore, the paper, through research and study of models in viable literature, constructs a model that is inclusive of the factors of intra-personal, interpersonal, and situational, with some indication of directionality of influence of these factors. The model is based on anxiety disorders, using a constructivist approach.

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"The treatment for remedy of the problem in which one of the individuals is depressed or anxious should: "aim to disrupt problematic behavior patterns and transform the belief systems that underpin those." In the case of depression there are several stated interventions that may be used in assisting in ridding the couple of destructive practices in the relationship. One of the techniques utilized is "Role-Reversal". This technique is one that couples trapped in the cycles of "caregiver" and "receiver of care" are given an invitation to swap roles with one another in order to understand the depressions' impact upon the other partner."

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