Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples

In this paper, I describe a treatment approach which combines an emphasis on concrete changes in couple interaction with experiential methods for helping clients (1) influence emotional states which block needed changes in thinking and behavior, and (2) come into contact with emotional states which facilitate change. Pragmatic/experiential therapy can be used with individuals, couples, or families. This paper describes the application of pragmatic/experiential therapy with couples.