Couples and Relationship Therapies

Core Idea: Relationship distress often stems from unmet attachment needs, poor communication, or unexamined dynamics.

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• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT):

  • Attachment-based; helps couples identify unmet needs and express vulnerability.

  • One of the most empirically supported approaches for couples therapy.

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• Gottman Method:

  • Based on 40+ years of research. Emphasizes conflict management, friendship, and shared meaning.

  • Uses structured assessments and interventions for real-time feedback.

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• Imago Therapy:

  • Helps partners understand each other’s unconscious relational wounds.

  • Uses "intentional dialogue" to build empathy and insight.