Enhancing Intimacy in Marriage: A Clinician's Guide

ISBN-13: 9781583910603 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 166 str.

Ph.D. Dennis A. Bagarozzi

Opis

With such unprecedented high levels of divorce currently observed around the world, it is important to examine the concept of intimacy in married relationships. In the past, intimacy has been viewed as a unitary construct, and its assessment has revolved largely around the sexual nature of the relationship. In this work, Dennis Bagarozzi presents a different approach to couples therapy by breaking down the concept of intimacy into nine separate but interrelated components, each deserving individual assessment and attention. What results is a dynamic model of intimacy, which takes into account the interactive nature of intimacy that must be addressed if intervention is to be successful.

Recenzje

"In this practical book Bagarozzi presents a unique approach to couples therapy by breaking down the concept of intimacy into nine separate but interrelated components, each deserving individual assessment and attention. What results is a dynamic model of intimacy which takes into account the interactive nature of intimacy that must be addressed if intervention is to be successful." -- Family Therapy: The Journal of the California Graduate School of Family Psychology
"This book takes us beyond our naïve, culturally determined concept of intimacy to explore the many dimensions and influences of this multi-faceted process [of creating intimacy]. It also offers the conceptual clarity of cognitive behavioral strategies and the kindness and sophistication of a seasoned clinician. Dr. Bagarozzi gives us an elegant framework for understanding how couples can and do live with their differing personal needs." -- Norman Brown, Ph.D., author of Love and Intimate Relationships
"Intimacy has always been a one-dimensional concept that revolved around sex. Dr. Dennis Bagarozzi shows us clearly that intimacy is multi-dimensional, consisting of interrelated components, and can be learned as a skill. He should be congratulated for this useful and original book." -- Wade Luquet, Ph.D., author of Short Term Couples Therapy and Healing Relational Paradigm

Spis treści

Preface

PART I: THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Intimacy: Components of a Basic Human Need
2. Intimacy: An Interactive and Dynamic Process
3. The Intimacy Needs Survey: An Experimental Measure for Clinicians
4. Assessment Considerations

PART II: PRACTICAL ISSUES
5. Practices and Procedures for Enhancing Intimacy: A Case Study of Clara and Ralph
6. Enhancing Intimacy: Practices and Procedures with Clara and Ralph Continued
7. Sexual Intimacy: Special Considerations
8. Final Considerations

References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Index

O autorze

Dennis A. Bagarozzi, Ph.D., is currently a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia. He works in private practice in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, at Human Resources Consultants, a consulting firm he formed in 1986. He has published widely, and has authored or co-authored seven texts. He is on the editorial boards of numerous clinical and scientific journals, and is the Editor of the Family Measurement Techniques section of the American Journal of Family Therapy.