Week 1 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Sound Relationship House Theory (SRH)
A theoretical framework in couples therapy developed by John Gottman that identifies five related domains essential for relationship functioning: friendship and intimacy, management of conflict, shared meaning system, trust, and commitment.
five related domains essential for relationship functioning
friendship and intimacy, management of conflict, shared meaning system, trust, and commitment.
What were the findings of Gottman et al. (2003) regarding same-sex couples during conflict interactions?
Same-sex couples were observed to be less defensive, more egalitarian, and utilized humor more effectively during conflicts compared to married heterosexual couples.
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
A term coined by John Gottman to describe four negative communication patterns that predict relationship breakdown: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling.
What is the significance of the “Relationship Checkup” tool in assessing couples’ therapy needs?
The “Relationship Checkup” is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to evaluate relationship functioning across various domains as proposed in the Sound Relationship House Theory. It utilizes reliable questionnaires that correlate with established predictors of relationship success, helping therapists gain insights into couples’ strengths and challenges before therapy begins.
how do same-sex couples compare to heterosexual couples in terms of relationship troubles?
They are less troubled than heterosexual couples in many aspects.
What aspect of relationship dynamics does the “Four Horsemen” concept primarily assess?
Negative interactions that predict relationship failure
What concept refers to the partners having limited knowledge about each other’s emotional world, which can hinder relationship satisfaction?
Love Maps
Which of the following issues is more commonly reported among gay male couples compared to heterosexual couples?
Trust issues
What is the main premise of the common factors movement in psychotherapy?
The common factors movement emphasizes the shared elements across different therapeutic approaches that contribute to the effectiveness of therapy, rather than focusing solely on the unique contributions of specific models.
refers to the collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client, characterized by mutual trust, agreement on therapy goals, and shared understanding of treatment tasks.
Therapeutic Alliance
Dodo Bird Verdict
The “dodo bird verdict” is a term used in psychotherapy to suggest that all therapies are equally effective, meaning that different therapeutic approaches yield similar outcomes despite their differing methods.
Model-Independent Common Factors
Model-independent common factors refer to general therapeutic factors present across various therapeutic approaches, such as the therapeutic alliance, hope, and client characteristics.
Hope and Expectancy
Hope and expectancy refer to the belief that therapy will be beneficial, which significantly influences the client’s progress in therapy and accounts for a substantial variance in treatment outcomes.
Gray Divorce
Gray divorce refers to divorce that occurs after the age of 50, a trend that has been increasing in recent decades despite a decline in divorce rates among younger couples.
How does the CALTAP framework influence couple therapy for older adults?
The CALTAP framework considers adult developmental changes, cohort differences, cultural contexts, and specific later-life challenges to adapt couple therapy for older adults.
What role does caregiving play in therapy for older adult couples?
Caregiving often transforms the relationship dynamics between partners when one becomes functionally impaired, presenting unique challenges that must be addressed in couple therapy sessions.
“Cohort differences” refer to
Differences in values and behaviors among groups born at different times.
According to the text, what is the implication of ‘cognitive decline’ in older couples?
It can influence memory-related arguments and relationship conflicts.
Men in their later years often report feeling they are in charge of what aspect of their lives?
sexuality
What is a common challenge for older couples in therapy regarding their memories?
They often argue about the validity of differing memories.
