Cognitive Behavioral Approach and its use

Mike and Jan Case Study

Cognitive-Behavioral
Approach and its use in Helping Mike and Jan

Cognitive-behavioral
(CB) approach is a psychotherapeutic technique for treating people by helping
them learn how to identify and . This relates to
destructive behaviors and disturbing thought patterns potentially negatively
influencing ones behaviors and emotions. In a family context, the therapy is
focused on addressing inequalities within the social systems potentially
affecting a family relationship (Parker & McDowell, 2017). CB approach,
thus, aims at changing automatic negative feelings and thoughts contributing to
emotional difficulties among people. This will prevent depression, anxiety, and
bad moods.

The
CB approach is critical in Mike and Jans case as they have some marriage
issues, and such is affecting their relationship. They have experienced a de-escalation
of their intimacy attachment due to addiction, past abuse experience, cancer
treatment, and previous relationship betrayals. The CB approach is critical for
Mike and Jans case to help them express their emotions (Cottone, 2017). This
will help both parties understand each other, their thoughts, and their feelings
regarding their relationship. The couple will identify any negative thoughts
affecting them, determine how to in loving each other, set
goals in reviving their love, and affection in marriage. This will help them
solve any problem, including communication issues and emotional tumults, while
monitoring their relationship as they continue with their marriage.

Emotionally
Focused Couples Therapy and its Application in Mike and Jan Case

Emotionally
Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) is a psychotherapeutic approach used among
couples. It is based on attachment prospect and focuses on conceptualizing
negative and among distressed couple relationships.
This is essential in eliminating emotional disconnection and insecure
attachments to create positive emotions and attachment (Vazhappilly &
Reyes, 2018). For Mike and Jans case, EFT will be essential in shaping their
emotional accessibility, engagement and responsiveness. This will create
attachment security both parties need by ensuring they avoid criticizing,
complaining, being defensive, and distance from each other. EFT further ensures
the couple have compatible therapy goals while reflecting and validating their
feelings through dialogues.