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Effects of Behavioral Marital Therapy on Couples' Communication and Problem-Solving Skills.
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Hahlweg, Kurt; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1984
Examined the effectiveness of behavioral marital therapy in improving communication and problem solving skills in 29 couples. Couples' problem discussions were videotaped and rated. Results showed that BMT was effective. The interaction patterns of the treated couples resembled patterns exhibited by nondistressed controls. (JAC)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Counseling Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Interaction Process Analysis
Short- and Long-Term Effectiveness of Two Communication Training Modalities with Distressed Couples.
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Schindler, Ludwig; And Others – American Journal of Family Therapy, 1983
Investigated the effectiveness of communication training in treating marital discord for conjoint and conjoint group modalities. Results showed that conjoint couples (N=16) improved on five of seven outcome variables, while conjoint group couples (N=13) improved on two. One-year follow-up showed substantial reduction in treatment gains. (WAS)
Descriptors: Cocounseling, Communication Skills, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques