Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Treat Distressed Couples: A Case Study With Two Couples

• Published in: Cognitive and behavioral practice Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 430 - 442
• Main Authors: Peterson, Brennan D., Eifert, Georg H., Feingold, Tal, Davidson, Sarah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2009; Elsevier
• Subjects: Behavior Modification; Case Studies; Cognitive Restructuring; Intervention; Marital Satisfaction; Marriage Counseling; Negative Attitudes; Outcomes of Treatment; Therapy

Although the field of couple therapy has made significant strides in recent years, there continues to be a need for theoretically sound and empirically supported treatments. The current case study examines whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an experiential acceptance-based behavior the...