One Couple, Four Realities: Multiple Perspective on Couple Therapy

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An outgrowth of a Harvard Medical School Couple Therapy Conference, this book is the first to combine various clinical theories with a single case discussion. At the conference, renowned therapists Jim Framo, Peggy Papp, Norman Paul, and Carlos Sluzki presented their sessions with the same couple, each offering unique insights and approaches. Some sessions included family members, while one featured a co-therapist. The book recreates and expands upon this conference experience, providing readers with background information about the couple and edited transcripts along with commentary from the therapists. Additional perspectives are offered by other therapy educators, allowing readers to explore the couple through diverse lenses, including psychodynamic, systemic, and feminist orientations. A compelling conclusion is provided by the couple, "Larry" and "Jennifer," who share their candid reactions to the sessions, both shortly after and six years later. Unlike typical retrospective case studies, this couple was selected in advance, ensuring authenticity in the interviews. The book does not claim the superiority of any one approach; instead, it highlights what each perspective reveals and obscures. It serves as a valuable resource for therapists and educators, fostering reflection on their own practices. Additionally, it resonates with non-professionals interested in the complexities of relationships, addressing the personal and