A Pilot Implementation of the Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Group Psychoeducation Program in a South African Setting

Lesch, Elmien; Bruin, Kathryn de; Anderson, Colleen

doi:10.1080/15332691.2017.1417940

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“…In common sense, it is thought that the skills needed to have a successful married life are learned naturally, however studies show that it is possible to teach these skills and contribute to the improvement of relationships (Lesch et al, 2018;Halford & Petch, 2010). In Brazil, there is a psychoeducational program called "Living as Partners Program" (Wagner et al, 2015), which was developed with and for the Brazilian population.…”

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Impacts of social distancing on marital life during Covid-19 pandemic

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The aim of this study was to assess the impact of social distancing on different areas of marital life during the Covid-19 pandemic. 1121 Brazilians, who were living with romantic partners, answered an online survey about their social distancing practices during the pandemic and aspects of their relationship. Most participants did not report impairment in marital behavior and 68% did not report experiencing willingness to divorce during pandemic. However, binary logistic regressions showed that the Odds Ratio of reporting willingness to divorce was lower for individuals with longer cohabitation (OR = 0.998), while higher when there was a decrease in positive marital behaviors (OR = 1.8 - 3.13), and also reported an increase in the conflicts, arguments and fights (OR = 6.12 - 6.43). Indicators of higher confinement at home during the pandemic were associated with higher chances of reporting willingness to divorce.

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“…Recently, evidence-based couple therapy interventions have slowly gained the attention of mental health practitioners in South Africa. For example, a recent study by Lesch et al (2018) explored the | 821 JOURNAL OF MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY transportability of the Hold-Me-Tight (HMT) intervention to low-resourced communities in South Africa. The HMT is a psycho-education program based on the Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) model (Johnson, 2004), with the objective of enhancing or enriching couple relationships.…”

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Expanding our international reach: Trends in the development of systemic family therapy training and implementation in Africa

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J Marital Family Therapy

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Family therapy is growing around the world including in many parts of Africa. Although the African continent has many mental and family health needs that family therapists are well‐suited to treat, barriers to the widespread application of family therapy on the African continent remain. In this article, we review the current state of systemic family therapy (SFT) in Africa. Drawing from existing literature, we discuss past, current, and future trends, including challenges related to the training and implementation of SFT in Africa. We devote sections of this article to discussing the historical and cultural context, including the fit for family therapy, along with ongoing initiatives in various African countries, using examples from three African countries. We emphasize and discuss the influence of Western models of family therapy in informing family therapy research, training, and implementation in Africa and discuss implications for the African context.

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“…Along with intervention‐focused models, psychoeducation models that build on the synergy between education and psychotherapy, and focus on strengths and the development of insight and self‐efficacy for the participants, along with increased awareness and healing, are a valuable option in couple and family therapy treatments (Lukens, 2017). Psychoeducational groups using specific couple therapy models have proven to be effective (Kaiser, Hahlweg, Fehm‐Wolfsdorf and Groth, 1998; Lesch, Bruin and Anderson, 2018), with reported outcomes such as stabilisation of relationship, or the realisation that separation is necessary (Wilde and Doherty, 2012).…”

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Facilitator lessons from online psychoeducational group for relational well‐being in India during COVID‐19 pandemic

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Chatterjee

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Journal of Family Therapy

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The COVID‐19 pandemic has affected the mental health of individuals, along with their couple and familial relationships, necessitating an effective response. Teletherapy offers an option to address these relationship concerns amidst pandemic‐specific mobility restriction. Against this setting, Sukoon, a project of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India, initiated a five‐session online psychoeducational group series on relational wellbeing. This paper explores facilitator’s reflections and learnings based on session documentation and facilitator notes. Preparing well and selecting participants carefully for online psychoeducational groups was critical to success. Effectiveness was enhanced by flexibly adapting the therapy process (didactic and interactive elements) to fit online delivery and the cultural context. Identifying the potential of online psychoeducational groups for relational wellbeing could make it a valuable addition to the COVID‐19 pandemic mental health response toolkit. Practitioner points Effective preparation and careful selection of group members is key to the success of therapist facilitated online psychoeducational groups. Psychoeducational groups comprising didactic and interactive elements are more suitable for effective online group processes. Use of co‐facilitators managing various channels of communication (audio, chat) is important. Group facilitators need to be cognisant of challenges of online medium and address them in an ongoing manner.

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A Pilot Implementation of the Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Group Psychoeducation Program in a South African Setting

Cited by 10 publications

References 46 publications

Impacts of social distancing on marital life during Covid-19 pandemic

Impacts of social distancing on marital life during Covid-19 pandemic

Expanding our international reach: Trends in the development of systemic family therapy training and implementation in Africa

Facilitator lessons from online psychoeducational group for relational well‐being in India during COVID‐19 pandemic

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