Emotionally focused couple therapy in cancer survivor couples with marital and sexual problems: a replicated single-case experimental design [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 ObjectiveThe current research examined the effect of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) on perceived intimacy, affect, and dyadic connection in cancer survivor couples with relationship challenges.MethodIn this longitudinal replicated single-case
Selma L. van Diest +6 more
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The effect of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) on shame and intimacy in couples: a randomized controlled trial (RCT) [PDF]
BMC PsychologyObjectives Intimate relationships can enhance quality of life and reduce the risk of psychological disorders. Self-disclosure, a fundamental component of intimacy, occurs only when vulnerability is met with acceptance rather than rejection.
Zahra Mirzazade +3 more
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The impact of Emotion-Focused Counseling on Marital Issues of Infertile Couples: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2023 Background & aim: Infertile couples face different marital issues in their relationships. Emotion-focused counseling has been proposed as one of the approaches in the counseling process of infertile couples in several studies in Iran.
Nasim Shahrahmani +4 more
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Comparing the Efficacy of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy in Reducing Post-Traumatic Stress in Women Affected by Infidelity [PDF]
پژوهشهای کاربردی روانشناختی, 2023 People affected by infidelity show symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder. This study sought to compare the efficacy of emotion-oriented couple therapy (EFCT) and cognitive-behavioral couple therapy (CBCT) in treating post-traumatic stress ...
Maryam Asvadi +2 more
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Effects of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy on Reducing Depression and Marital Conflicts in Employed Couples [PDF]
Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 2022 Background: Employment of couples have a considerable effect on their marital life and may cause the couple not to respond to each other's needs in a timely manner. In these circumstances, depression and marital conflict is very likely. Objectives: The
Alireza Momeni +2 more
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The Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Using the “Hold Me Tight” Method on Attachment Styles, Marital Adjustment and Sexual Intimacy [PDF]
پژوهشهای کاربردی روانشناختی, 2022 The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of emotionally focused couple therapy using the "Hold Me Tight" method on attachment styles, marital adjustment, and sexual intimacy during the first five years of marriage.
Narges Nouri, Iman Iranmanesh
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Effectiveness of "Hold Me Tight" Educational Program on Intimacy, Attachment Behaviors, and Marital Satisfaction among Married Students [PDF]
مطالعات زن و خانواده, 2021 The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the "Hold Me Tight" educational program on intimacy, attachment behaviors, and marital satisfaction in married students of Allameh Tabataba’i University.
Ahmad Borjali, Mohammad Mehradsadr
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The Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy on Marital Commitment and Couple Burnout in Infertile Couples [PDF]
Journal of Education and Community Health, 2017 Background and Objective: Infertility is known as an important stressor threatening the personal, marital, familial, and social stability in all culturesaround the world.
Masomeh Sayadi +3 more
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Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy: A Review of Theory and Practice
Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 2023 Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy is a relatively short-term and effective couples therapy developed to change the negative interaction cycles and emotional reactions of couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships.
Fatmagül Gürbüz +2 more
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Experiences of adults abused as children after discharge from inpatient treatment: Informal social support and self-care practices related to trauma recovery [PDF]
, 2005 This qualitative study explored adults’ perceptions of experiences that were helpful and unhelpful to their recovery from the traumatic effects of childhood physical and sexual abuse.
Gadbois, Susan +3 more
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