Couples Group Psychotherapy

Judith Coché is a clinical professor of psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, where she is also coordinator of the group psychotherapy residency training program. She is a diplomate in clinical psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Her other certifications include clinical supervisor in family and couples psychotherapy from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as certified group psychotherapist. Dr. Coché is a fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and of the Human Services Center of the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists and has practiced psychotherapy and worked as a clinical supervisor for psychotherapists for more than twenty five years.

Rutan, Foreword. Introduction. Part I: Structuring Couples Group Psychotherapy. Preparing Couples for Couples Group Psychotherapy. Structuring an Efficient Treatment Package. Establishing and Maintaining Workable Group Policies. Part II: Psychotherapy with Couples in Groups. Treatment Skills with Intimate Partners. Building Cohesiveness in Couples and Groups. Making the Most of the Stages of Group Development. Designing Effective Structured Interventions. Part III: Integrating Theory, Research, and Treatment for Couples in Groups. The Intervention Hierarchy: Four Levels. Handling Predictable Problems in Ongoing Groups. Coordinating Clinical Diagnosis with Outcome Research. Recent Advances in Couples Expertise: Theory, Research, and Practice. Appendices. Appendix A. Group Therapy Forms and Policies. Appendix B. Structured Exercises for Members. Appendix C: Educating Couples about Communication. Appendix D: A Who’s Who of Our Couples.