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New Research Findings on Emotionally Focused Therapy: Introduction to Special Section
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Johnson, Susan M.; Wittenborn, Andrea K. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2012
This article introduces the special section "New Research Findings on Emotionally Focused Therapy." Emotionally focused couple therapy researchers have a strong tradition of outcome and process research and this special section presents new findings from three recent studies. The first study furthers the goal of determining the kinds of clients…
Descriptors: Marriage Counseling, Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment, Research
Affective Disorders
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Beach, Steven R. H.; Whisman, Mark A. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2012
Depression is a heterogeneous disorder with lifetime prevalence of "major depressive disorder" estimated to be 16.2%. Although the disorder is common and impairs functioning, it often goes untreated, with less than adequate response even when treated. We review research indicating the likely value of utilizing currently available, well-validated,…
Descriptors: Intervention, Depression (Psychology), Therapy, Parents
Research on the Treatment of Couple Distress
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Lebow, Jay L.; Chambers, Anthony L.; Christensen, Andrew; Johnson, Susan M. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2012
This article reviews the research on couple therapy over the last decade. The research shows that couple therapy positively impacts 70% of couples receiving treatment. The effectiveness rates of couple therapy are comparable to the effectiveness rates of individual therapies and vastly superior to control groups not receiving treatment. The…
Descriptors: Evidence, Control Groups, Marriage Counseling, Therapy
Therapeutic Change in Colombian Families Dealing with Violence: Therapists, Clients, and Referring Systems in Conversation
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Ripoll-Nunez, Karen; Villar-Guhl, Carlos Felipe; Villar-Concha, Eduardo – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2012
There is a gap in the Marriage and Family Therapy literature regarding clients', therapists', and family judges' theories of change in relational therapy for family violence. We conducted in-depth interviews with eleven court-referred families, their therapists, and two family judges in Bogota, Colombia. Interviews focused on their expectations of…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Judges, Counseling Techniques, Family Violence
Studying Marriage and Family Therapists in the 21st Century: Methodological and Technological Issues
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Northey, William F., Jr. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2005
In this article, I present data from two waves of research on demographic characteristics and practice patterns of marriage and family therapists (MFTs) conducted in 2000 and 2002. The research focuses on the methodological and technological issues in studying this population. Specifically, an online survey with MFTs obtained lower response rates…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Therapy
Integrating Research and Clinical Training in Marriage and Family Therapy Training Programs
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Hodgson, Jennifer L.; Johnson, Lee N.; Ketring, Scott A.; Wampler, Richard S.; Lamson, Angela L. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2005
The future of the profession and practice of marriage and family therapy (MFT) rests with those who promote the integration of research and clinical practice. The Boulder scientist-practitioner model is useful in conceptualizing MFT training, but it is not the perfect solution. Four MFT programs (two master's and two doctoral) are featured in this…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Therapy