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couples therapy  

Definition

  • Couple therapy refers to a diverse set of interventions provided to partners in an intimate relationship; it is intended to reduce various aspects of relationship distress and promote relationship satisfaction and well-being. Couple therapy typically is provided to partners in conjoint sessions (i.e., both partners meeting simultaneously with the same therapist). [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Couple Therapy]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-XM4SBP3G-3

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