Commitment in Couples Therapy: A Therapist’s Guide to Assessing Relationship Durability

Author:   Stephen J. Betchen
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781032758121


Pages:   158
Publication Date:   21 February 2025
Format:   Hardback
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Commitment in Couples Therapy: A Therapist’s Guide to Assessing Relationship Durability


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Author:   Stephen J. Betchen
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.489kg
ISBN:  

9781032758121


ISBN 10:   1032758120
Pages:   158
Publication Date:   21 February 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Section 1: Understanding Commitment in Couples 1. Introduction: Definition and Key Ingredients 2. Romantic Commitment: Types and Tendencies 3. Romantic Commitment and Conflict 4. The Origin of the Romantic Committed and Uncommitted Section 2: Clincial Assessment of Romantic Commitment 5. Assessing Couples with Commitment Conflicts Section 3: Clinical Treatment of Romantic Commitment 6. Treating Couples with Commitment Conflicts Section 4: The Therapist's Conflcit with Commitment 7. The Therapist's Commitment Index

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""Once again, Dr Betchen masterfully refines his Conflict Theory focusing on the specific area of romantic commitment. In this text, he provides the therapist with a formula for assessing and treating romantic commitment conflicts; thus, alleviating the couple’s symptom, and promoting a more durable relationship. Commitment in Couples Therapy is an essential read for therapists at any juncture of practice."" Nancy Gambescia, PhD, former director, post-graduate sex therapy program, council for relationships, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ""Stephen Betchen has made another significant contribution to the couples therapy literature. His insights into couples’ conflict and commitment are certain to enrich the practice of every couples therapist. This is also a must read for those couples experiencing distress and disappointment in their intimate relationship. Betchen’s writing style makes this text accessible to all, and his wealth of knowledge and experience promises to improve the lives of both experienced clinicians and distressed couples. After 40+ years of clinical practice, I still learn from the work of Dr. Betchen. This book will have a prominent place on my bookshelf for many years to come.” Daniel N. Watter, EdD, past-president, the society for sex therapy and research (SSTAR) ""Stephen Betchen’s latest work is like reading a master therapy chef’s favorite couples’ cookbook - one in which the key ingredients of the couple’s lack of commitment are connected to the couple’s shared underlying conflict, which when revealed and treated with Betchen’s model, can ultimately lead to a more durable relationship."" Jay Lappin, MSW, Minuchin Center for the Family, New York, NY


""Once again, Dr Betchen masterfully refines his Conflict Theory focusing on the specific area of romantic commitment. In this text, he provides the therapist with a formula for assessing and treating romantic commitment conflicts; thus, alleviating the couple’s symptom, and promoting a more durable relationship. Working with Commitment in Couple Therapy is an essential read for therapists at any juncture of practice."" Nancy Gambescia, PhD, former director, post-graduate sex therapy program, council for relationships, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ""Stephen Betchen has made another significant contribution to the couples therapy literature. His insights into couples’ conflict and commitment are certain to enrich the practice of every couples therapist. This is also a must read for those couples experiencing distress and disappointment in their intimate relationship. Betchen’s writing style makes this text accessible to all, and his wealth of knowledge and experience promises to improve the lives of both experienced clinicians and distressed couples. After 40+ years of clinical practice, I still learn from the work of Dr. Betchen. This book will have a prominent place on my bookshelf for many years to come.” Daniel N. Watter, EdD, past-president, the society for sex therapy and research (SSTAR) ""Stephen Betchen’s latest work is like reading a master therapy chef’s favorite couples’ cookbook - one in which the key ingredients of the couple’s lack of commitment are connected to the couple’s shared underlying conflict, which when revealed and treated with Betchen’s model, can ultimately lead to a more durable relationship."" Jay Lappin, MSW, Minuchin Center for the Family, New York, NY


Author Information

Stephen J. Betchen, DSW, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified sex therapist. He is also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and AASECT Certified Supervisor. He maintains a private practice in New Jersey specializing in couples and sex therapy.

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