Models of divorce therapy: an overview

Am J Psychother. 1986 Apr;40(2):233-42. doi: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1986.40.2.233.

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the rapidly growing area of divorce therapy and describes three models that are currently used by clinicians: psychotherapy only, divorce mediation, and conciliation court intervention. Some tentative conclusions are drawn regarding the efficacy of each of these different models. Potential applications and training recommendations related to this area are also provided.

MeSH terms

  • Counseling
  • Divorce* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Psychological
  • Psychotherapy / methods