title: Finding and fostering the positive in relationships: positive interventions in couples therapy.
abstract: Research of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) has expanded dramatically in recent years, and many novel PPIs may be useful in couples therapy. The present work identifies, summarizes, and suggests adaptations of PPIs that may improve couples therapy outcomes. Each intervention is presented as part of a larger organizational framework that may help couples therapists determine how and when each intervention can be effectively applied. Finally, a case illustration demonstrates how these methods can complement traditional therapeutic approaches.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Coaching, Harvard Medical School, 22 Mill Street, Arlington, MA 02476, USA. Carol_Kauffman@hms.harvard.edu
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kauffman
authors.forename: Jordan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Silberman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019546:Couples Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008388:Marital Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D012649:Self Concept; D016896:Treatment Outcome