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Behavioural Marital Therapy: A Critique and Appraisal of Integrated Models

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 June 2009

I. Bennun
I. Bennun
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District Department of Clinical Psychology, Exeter
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Abstract

Behavioural Marital Therapy (BMT) has undergone significant changes over the last fifteen years. Empirical data supports its efficacy yet there has been widespread criticisms of the approach. Integrative behavioural models have been developed in response to some of these criticisms but the question remains as to the efficacy of these new behavioural innovations. This paper gives an account of the current status of BMT and details the new treatment extensions.

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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 15 , Issue 1 , January 1987 , pp. 1 - 15
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 1987

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