Citation

Beckerman NL, Sarracco M. J. Couple Relationsh. Ther. 2002; 1(3): 57.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J398v01n03_04

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Working with couples who are both survivors of emotional abuse and are currently in an emotionally abusive relationship can be particularly challenging for the clinician. This article focuses on Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy as a recommended practice approach for clients who are caught in emotionally abusive patterns with one another. The article reviews relevant literature on this approach and illustrates the specific interventions applied lo an emotionally abusive couple.

Keywords: Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT); emotional abuse; empathic response; dyadic interventions