This panel addresses best practices for ending couples therapy, focusing on client autonomy, relational accountability, and therapist discretion. Approaches include assuming each session may be the last, using leverage to support change, and emphasizing secure-functioning relationships. Termination is considered appropriate in cases of safety concerns or client readiness, underscoring the value of a strong therapeutic alliance and lasting behavioral transformation.
Presents a relational therapy approach that addresses the shift from traditional marriage roles to modern, emotionally connected partnerships. Focuses on relational empowerment, helping partners confront grandiosity, form respectful alliances, and build intimacy through direct engagement and systemic change.
