The basic assumptions of psychodynamic marital therapy are identified by exploring questions, thoughts and feelings of two co-therapists as they work conjointly with a couple. The detailed case history is a vehicle for considering practice issues, including the process of referral and evaluation of therapy through follow-up. Marriage Guidance, 21. A review article summarising and commenting on a research report on first interviews from the National Marriage Guidance Council. International Journal of Social Economics, 12.
Clinical material is used to illustrate the complementary nature of love and work.
Unconscious as well as conscious motivations in both marital and occupational choice are explored alongside one another. The personal costs of loss of work are considered. This paper provides an introduction to key concepts and contextual considerations in marital psychotherapy. The nature of marital disturbance, choice of partner, shared phantasy, shared defence and therapeutic contract are all illustrated by clinical material. Journal of Social Work Practice, 2.