In dyadic interaction, a verbal focus on one individual (“you-talk,”“I-talk”), rather than on the
couple (“we-talk”) has predominantly been linked to dysfunctional relationship processes …

One can find a rich set of empirically evaluated techniques across different schools in couple
therapy over its evolution of five decades. Though there are multiple systematic reviews and …

Abstract Gottman Couple Therapy (GCT) is based on 40+ years of empirical findings and
advocates process research, enabling an understanding of how an intervention works …

Stress is an important factor in most models of individual psychopathology (see diathesis–
stress model). However, the role of stress in close relationships is often neglected in …

Background: Retirement is a central transition in late adulthood and requires adjustment.
These processes not only affect the retired individuals but also their romantic partners. The …

Abstract In Gottman Couple Therapy (GCT), the intervention of Dreams-within-Conflict
(DWC) helps break down a gridlocked issue between couples through deeper emotional …

Strategies and skills for therapists working with couples about to dissolve. Therapy with
couples on the brink of relationship dissolution involves unique challenges. Partners present …

When experiencing personal distress, people usually expect their romantic partner to be
supportive. However, when put in a situation to provide support, people may at times (still) …

Lack of menopausal knowledge damages the quality of life (QoL) and couples' relationships.
A new approach to prevent marital distress based upon stress and coping has introduced …

The global burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) continues to escalate, with almost 9%
of the world's population expected to have T2DM by 2035 [1]. T2DM is a chronic condition …