Commitment in Couples Therapy

Commitment in Couples Therapy offers a comprehensive clinical guide to help those who work with couples determine the authenticity of a couple's commitment, and to guide their decision on whether the relationship is worth salvaging.

Stephen J. Betchen, DSW, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified sex therapist. He is also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and AASECT Certified Supervisor. He maintains a private practice in New Jersey specializing in couples and sex therapy.

Preface Section 1: Understanding Commitment in Couples 1. Introduction: Definition and Key Ingredients 2. Romantic Commitment: Types and Tendencies 3. Romantic Commitment and Conflict 4. The Origin of the Romantic Committed and Uncommitted Section 2: Clincial Assessment of Romantic Commitment 5. Assessing Couples with Commitment Conflicts Section 3: Clinical Treatment of Romantic Commitment 6. Treating Couples with Commitment Conflicts Section 4: The Therapist's Conflcit with Commitment 7. The Therapist's Commitment Index