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Principle‐Based Integrative Therapy with Couples: Theory and a Case Example
Author(s) -
Kelly Shalonda,
Wesley Kiara C.,
Maynigo Traci P.,
Omar Yasmine,
Clark Steven M.,
Humphrey Simone C.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
family process
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.011
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1545-5300
pISSN - 0014-7370
DOI - 10.1111/famp.12442
Subject(s) - complementarity (molecular biology) , management science , mechanism (biology) , psychology , action (physics) , cognition , psychotherapist , computer science , cognitive science , epistemology , engineering , neuroscience , philosophy , genetics , physics , quantum mechanics , biology
The Principle‐Based Integrative Therapy ( PBIT ) framework harnesses the principles of change underlying each theoretical model within integrative couple therapy treatments. PBIT has commonalities with other integrative approaches, and additional advantages stemming from its four tenets that guide therapists in combining strengths across models and overcoming each of their deficiencies. Tenet 1 advises that each model adds a core principle or mechanism of action that other models do not automatically address. Tenet 2 focuses on how techniques of one model may actualize the principles of other models. Tenet 3 ensures complementarity and a lack of conflict across principles. A case study and common case considerations are presented to illustrate how Tenets 1–3 can work in integrating Cognitive‐Behavioral, Multicultural, and Emotionally Focused Therapy models in working with a couple. Finally, Tenet 4 advocates for the use of models and empirically supported principles that also have received empirical support with diverse populations. Prerequisites and training implications for PBIT , and future clinical and research directions to further the utility of PBIT are discussed.