Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy – Flashcards

Interpersonal between couple (More likely to exchange behavior that's reinforcing even if maladaptive) Issues that are perpetual and non-deal breakers

Restore power of adaptive behavior (bx) & exchanges Teach clear & direct methods of communication to solve problems mutually & beneficially Emphasize accommodation, compromise, & collaboration

50% expected to maintain beyond 2 years Gave rise to perpetual problems being bx that can't be changed and needed different approach

low levels of commitment partners older less emotional engagement traditional marital roles lower agreement on goals *IBCT doesn't address the emotionality*

***Similar to EFT*** emotional reframing- offer new interpretation of problem allows for new response seek to understand even when they are "ticking you off" foster compassion and understanding change in emotional reaction

Empathic joining turning problem to an "it" increase tolerance of partner's aversive bx enhance self-care "do you wana fight or do you wana get along"

EFT is inter and intrapersonal IBCT is ONLY INTERpersonal