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Dr. Stuart used Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT) principles to help Adele and Wesley effectively. He stated that using the client’s language would help them better understand what he is saying. Dr. Stuart also focused on how in reality individuals don’t seek change but want the world to conform to their behaviors. Stuart wanted the couple to understand that self-change is important in keeping a healthy marriage. BCT faces challenges when the couple must understand how their behaviors influence their partner’s behavior. He said that behavioral therapist tells their clients that if they want change then they must change their behaviors first. This form of therapy helps focus on the interaction patterns between partners. BCT also is used to encourage couples to explore their emotions to create healthier relationships. When people explore their emotions, it allows them to change their behavior and move past emotional events that have caused them to suppress their feelings over time. Stuart also talked about the technique of using things that work to improve marriage versus what doesn’t work. He said when using this technique, couples see that they get what they give which can be good or bad depending on what behaviors the couple is displaying. As with other forms of counseling, clients seek a safe place to share their thoughts and feelings. Stuart speaks on establishing alliances and building safe places for clients to build rapport and create effective treatment plans. In the case of BCT, the counselor would be helping couples reach the desired outcome of a healthy relationship. BCT helps couples understand each other individually encouraging healthier relationships. Stuart uses the systemic approach by using the Adlerian outlook on behavior. His primary focus is to use the language of his clients for better understanding and his use of psychoeducation helps the couple reach their goal typically how things were at the beginning of the relationship. Systemically, using what is being taught helps the couple focus on their individual growth leading to growth as a couple because it allows them to help each other understand what each other’s needs are. All in all, BCT is all about bringing couples together using different techniques to form a positive relationship without pointing the finger at one another. Reference: Behavioral Couples Therapy. Stuart, R. B. (Director). (2010).[Video/DVD] Psychotherapy.net. Retrieved from https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/behavioral-couples-therapy

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