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Rational emotive behavior therapy for considering divorce (Session 2 of 6)
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Marital conflict.
- Divorce counseling.
- Rational emotive behavior therapy.
- Family Conflict.
- Divorce--psychology.
- Psychotherapy, Rational-Emotive.
- Medical Subjects:
- Family Conflict.
- Divorce--psychology.
- Psychotherapy, Rational-Emotive.
- Genre:
- Nonfiction films
- Educational films
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (46 min., 3 sec.))
- Place of Publication:
- [Washington, D.C.] American Psychological Association 2011
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- Ann Vernon works with a woman who is trying to decide whether to divorce her husband after many years of putting up with behavior that she describes as selfish, impulsive, and disregarding of family needs. She has learned to voice her concerns but has developed a pattern of "giving in," which leads to an absence of consequences and her feeling of being a "pushover." The marriage has been strained by her husband's infidelity, which occurred two years ago, and by repeated financial setbacks, including evictions that have forced the family to move in first with the woman's sister and then with her mother. The woman is presently working two jobs, finishing her BA degree, and caring for two children. Her husband is self-employed and helps with family duties. In session 2, Vernon and the client review the homework assignment of listing pros and cons for staying in or leaving the marriage. The client reports hope and excitement at the prospect of leaving and planning an independent, stable future. Vernon explores actions the client has taken to improve the marriage asks for a status report on the present state of the marriage. They discuss ongoing problems in communication patterns and lack of trust and explore the role that thoughts play in sustaining the hurt and anger from her spouse's betrayal. As homework, the client is asked to note what the relationship would look like if a miracle occurred, comparing hopes for a better relationship with the relationship that exists and considering what it would take to bridge the gap
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