Unmet Expectations in Couple and Sex Therapy - Helping Couples Negotiate Realistic Relationships

Stephen J. Betchen illuminates unmet expectations as one of the leading causes of relationship problems, offering an integrative, systemic, and conflict-oriented treatment model that will help both therapists and couples develop happier and more realistic relationships.

List of contents

Acknowledgments Preface Section I Understanding the Expectations of Couples 1. Introduction: Complexity and Conflict 2. The Origin of Expectations 3. Mate Choice and Expectations 4. Sociocultural Influence Section II Clinical Assessment of Expectations 5. Assessing Couples with Unmet Expectations Section III Clinical Treatment 6. Treating Couples with Unmet Expectations 7. The Therapist’s Expectations Epilogue

About the author

Stephen J. Betchen, DSW, LMFT, is an AAMFT-approved supervisor and AASECT certified supervisor. He currently maintains a full-time private practice in New Jersey specializing in couples and sex therapy.

Summary

Stephen J. Betchen illuminates unmet expectations as one of the leading causes of relationship problems, offering an integrative, systemic, and conflict-oriented treatment model that will help both therapists and couples develop happier and more realistic relationships.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen J. Betchen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.10.2023
• EAN: 9781032417301
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3241730-1
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Divorce & Separation, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sexual Abuse & Harassment, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Couples & Family, Sexual abuse & harassment, Family psychology, Psychotherapy, Separation & divorce, Sexual abuse and harassment, Separation and divorce: advice and issues