Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) as a third-wave therapy
Identificadores
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12020/439ISSN: 0214 - 9915
DOI: 10.7334/psicothema2014.101
Autor/es
Barraca, J.Fecha
2015Tipo de documento
articleÁrea/s de conocimiento
PsicologíaMateria/s Unesco
61 PsicologíaResumen
This article presents a description of the Integrative
Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), and puts forwards its contributions,
its techniques and progress, the research data on its usefulness compared
to traditional behavioral couple therapy, and explains basically its
articulation in third-wave behavior therapies using the concepts of
functionality, rule-governed/contingency-shaped behavior and acceptance.
Method: A theoretical review of the main IBCT bibliography was carried
out. Results: The review shows that this intervention model includes
innovative intervention strategies (to promote acceptance and tolerance)
that join the already well-known behavioral couple therapy techniques
(behavior exchange, communication training and couple problem solving),
substantially modifying the therapy. Furthermore, it incorporates useful
orientation for especially diffi cult problems in couples (such as infi delity
and substance use, abuse and dependence situations). Conclusions: After
this analysis, IBCT is revealed as a new intervention, the scope of which
is still spreading among professionals. The acceptance concept, one of
the core elements of third-wave therapies, has been fruitfully included in
behavioral couple therapy through the IBCT.