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Repairing Intimacy: An Object Relations Approach to Couples Therapy (The Library of Object Relations),Used
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Couples therapy is greatly enhanced when both the intrapsychic and interpersonal realms can be utilized. Object relations theory allows linkages between the spouses' subjective realities and their relationship in a way that allows the two worlds to be mutually informing. In Repairing Intimacy the theories of the American object relations theorists are applied to couple dynamics. The representational world is used to explain how primitive defense mechanisms and other intrapsychic phenomena contribute to marital conflict. The structure, function, and content of the representational world all contribute to spousal expectations and the couple's capacity for intimacy. Esteem, soothing, and the propensity of splitting strongly affect the ways in which spouses interact. Projective identifications similarly provide explanations of the couple's interaction, internalized conflicts, and relationships with earlier objects. This book explains how object relations concepts can be used in assessment and in planning treatment goals. Treatment can provide stability or help the couple relate to each other with deepened understanding. Object relations dynamics can help therapists assess which treatment objectives and goals are most applicable to the couples they treat. The beginning and middle phases of couples treatment are given special consideration and include issues such as assessing the couple's commitment to each other and the importance of empathic listening. Other treatment topics include analysis of projective identification and the use of countertransference. Planned and unplanned terminations are also explored. In each treatment section case material is provided to explicate the therapist's role. The book also examines common therapy issues from an object relations perspective. These include the consequences and advantages of conjoint, concurrent, and collateral treatment approaches. Consideration is also given to the choice of focusing on the couple when the initial presenting problem is the family or an individual. Individual psychotherapy and family therapy can no longer be viewed as competing and disparate treatment approaches. This book creates an integrated approach so that couples can be understood in their totality. A Jason Aronson Book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Repairing Intimacy'? A: The book primarily focuses on using object relations theory to enhance couples therapy by linking intrapsychic and interpersonal aspects of relationships.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Repairing Intimacy'? A: The author of 'Repairing Intimacy' is Judith Siegel.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 1, 1992.
- Q: What is the format of 'Repairing Intimacy'? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Repairing Intimacy' have? A: The book consists of 294 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a new condition.
- Q: What therapy approaches does the book discuss? A: It discusses conjoint, concurrent, and collateral treatment approaches, emphasizing an integrated view of couple therapy.
- Q: Can 'Repairing Intimacy' help in individual therapy contexts? A: Yes, the book explores how individual psychotherapy and family therapy can be integrated with couple therapy.
- Q: What are some key themes in the book? A: Key themes include the role of projective identification, empathic listening, and the assessment of couple commitment.
- Q: Is 'Repairing Intimacy' suitable for therapists? A: Yes, it provides therapists with valuable insights and treatment goals for couples based on object relations dynamics.