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Techniques for Integrating TA and Systems Theory in Couples Therapy

Pages 148-158
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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Selecting techniques in couples therapy requires gauging resistance and readiness for change in the system. Couples' fantasies and strategic tasks aid in assessment. Most transactional analysis techniques are compliancebased, diversion interventions. Two exceptions are noted. Systemic couples therapy relies more on defiance-based, compressive techniques. Case examples are offered to demonstrate these techniques.

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Robert F. Massey

Robert F. Massey, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at St. Peter's College, New Jersey, and Adjunct Professor of Counseling at Queens College (CUNY). He offers therapy and training from an integrative TA/systems perspective.
 

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