カップルセラピーのプロセス研究

―初回面接での参加者の体験に関する実証的研究―

抄録

　　Only a few qualitative studies have examined couples therapy in Japan. This article describes a study that explored the experiences of clients and the therapist during the first session of couples therapy. The interpersonal process recall method was used to identify pivotal moments in clients' perceptions and experiences. A team of five researchers met regularly to analyze data in an approach known as consensual qualitative research. Collectively, the researchers suggested 4 points that the therapist should be mindful of during the first session of couples therapy: 1) The importance of one partner supporting the other when they have different needs and motivations, 2) Exploring topics that bring out a couple's good side, 3) Repeatedly helping one partner to understand the other's remarks, and 4) Identifying a couple's unspoken feelings.