Intrusive partners-- elusive mates : the pursuer-distancer dynamic in couples / Stephen J. Betchen.

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Betchen, Stephen J, 1954-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Routledge, 2005.Description: 1 online resource (xxv, 213 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781135404161
113540416X
9780203955338
0203955331
9780203955338
1135404232
9781135404239

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Intrusive partners-- elusive mates.DDC classification:

616.89/1562 22

LOC classification:

HQ801 .B495 2005eb

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Contents:

Traits and tendencies of the pursuer and the distancer -- Gender roles and the pursuer-distancer dynamic -- Family of origin : the emotional and psychological development of pursuers and distancers -- Treatment model -- Evaluating sexual dysfunction in the pursuer-distancer dynamic -- Male sexual disorders and the pursuer-distancer dynamic -- Female sexual disorders and the pursuer-distancer dynamic -- Hypoactive sexual desire disorder and the pursuer-distancer dynamic -- Same-sex couples and the pursuer-distancer dynamic -- Difficult cases and case failure -- Other contexts and the pursuer-distancer dynamic.

Review: "Intrusive Partners - Elusive Mates is the first book of its kind devoted entirely to the understanding and treatment of one of the most common, yet challenging, patterns encountered in couples therapy, the pursuer-distancer (p-d) dynamic. To establish a conceptual foundation of the dynamic, common traits and tendencies of pursuers and distancers are explored and related to biological and societal influences. A comprehensive and integrative treatment model is then presented which combines aspects of psychoanalytic conflict theory and psychodynamic family of origin work with basic sex therapy principles and exercisesSummary: The therapist can employ this approach to help clients first identify and understand the impact that the p-d dynamic can have on a relationship and then work with them to develop more consistent levels of intimacy and healthy interaction."--Jacket

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-204) and index.

"Intrusive Partners - Elusive Mates is the first book of its kind devoted entirely to the understanding and treatment of one of the most common, yet challenging, patterns encountered in couples therapy, the pursuer-distancer (p-d) dynamic. To establish a conceptual foundation of the dynamic, common traits and tendencies of pursuers and distancers are explored and related to biological and societal influences. A comprehensive and integrative treatment model is then presented which combines aspects of psychoanalytic conflict theory and psychodynamic family of origin work with basic sex therapy principles and exercises

The therapist can employ this approach to help clients first identify and understand the impact that the p-d dynamic can have on a relationship and then work with them to develop more consistent levels of intimacy and healthy interaction."--Jacket