The self in the couple relationship: part 2

Authors: Crawley, Jim; Grant, Jan

Source: Psychodynamic Counselling, Volume 7, Number 4, 1 November 2001 , pp. 461-474(14)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Part 1 of this paper examined some of the ways in which individual therapy, by assisting in the development of a more cohesive sense of self in the individual, inevitably has an impact on the individual's relationships, especially their relationship with a partner. This paper approaches the topic of the significance of 'the self' in the couple relationship from an alternative direction. It focuses on the significance of 'the self' for couples therapy, and argues that couples therapy may sometimes need to include therapeutic work with one partner to facilitate change in the relationship. In both parts of the paper, a conceptualization of the couple relationship as 'a transitional space' is central.

Keywords: MARITAL THERAPY; PSYCHODYNAMIC COUNSELLING; CONJOINT AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY; SELF PSYCHOLOGY; OBJECT RELATIONS

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13533330110087714

Publication date: 2001-11-01