Infidelity and Marriage Therapy Tips - 1330 Words

Infidelity is one of the most challenging issues that come up in marital therapy for the simple fact that it usually layers a major issue (the infidelity) over other major issues (finances, intimacy, communication) and each layer involves a unique and, at times, competing set of interventions. The latter grouping is usually very receptive to skills work; once capacity to work through the issues within the couple is developed the problems or issues facing the couple tend to create less distress in the relationship or are resolved, although the issue around intimacy tends to be a bit more complicated. When infidelity is thrown into the mix these other issues are typically not seen as the priority by one or both spouses and even discussing these underlying factors can prove difficult as the infidelity typically acts as a contagion. There are a few general rules of thumb I go over with spouses who are in marital therapy and are struggling with the issue of infidelity. Understand that some of the points below assume a typically ordinary home environment (absence of violence or abuse) and speak to the earlier phases of treatment. Another thing to keep in the back of your mind is that I dont recommend divorce, thats not my call and once a decision is made to go in that direction I view my role in helping the couple as pretty much over. I might recommend separation but that really only comes up when aggression appears to be escalating, there is a history of violence (prior toShow MoreRelatedAnalysis Of The Movie Bill Cosby 1572 Words   |  7 PagesBarbara Bowman wrote an essay, about her experience with Bill Cosby for Washington Post online on November 13th, 2014. She explains how the relationship started off harmlessly. He had a TV show and she was a 17 year old aspiring model so he gave her tips and they bond ed over the industry. The first time he assaulted her was at his home in New York City, where he had invited her to dinner. â€Å"I blacked out after having dinner and one glass of wine [†¦]. When I came to [†¦] Cosby was looming over me. I’mRead MorePeer Pressure2910 Words   |  12 Pagesof nuclear weapons fuel a third world war? †¢ Quarter life crisis is the new midlife crisis? †¢ Is the world going to end in 2012? †¢ US military involvement in Iraq has done more good than harm. †¢ Is co-habitation the replacement for marriage? †¢ Human cloning should be allowed. †¢ Will there be another Holocaust? †¢ Do newborn babies remembers their past life? †¢ Media consolidation: pros and cons. †¢ Should same-sex partners have the same rights as heterosexuals? Read MoreHome Economics and Livelihood Education for College7320 Words   |  30 PagesLatin: familia) is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children. Extended from the human family unit by biological-cultural affinity, marriage, economy, culture, tradition, honour, and friendship are concepts of family that are physical and metaphorical, or that grow increasingly inclusive extending to community, village, city, region, nationhood, global village and humanism. There areRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 Pagesmodel, described in the Introduction. Based on the positive feedback we’ve received from teachers and students we can state with confidence that the form of active learning pioneered in this book is a proven pedagogy for management skill mastery. Tips for Getting the Most Out of This Course Whether you are an undergraduate or MBA student, or an experienced manager, based on our years of teaching management skills here are some suggestions for making this course a personally meaningful learning