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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ875432
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 5
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Couples Counseling Directive Technique: A (Mis)communication Model to Promote Insight, Catharsis, Disclosure, and Problem Resolution
Mahaffey, Barbara A.
Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, v18 n1 p45-49 2010
A psychoeducational model for improving couple communication is proposed. An important goal in couples counseling is to assist couples in resolving communication conflicts. The proposed communication model helps to establish a therapeutic environment that encourages insight, therapeutic alliance formation, catharsis, self-disclosure, symptom relief, and positive outcome. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Marriage Counseling, Therapeutic Environment, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Problems, Intimacy, Communication Skills, Skill Development, Learning Strategies, Conflict Resolution, Self Disclosure (Individuals)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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