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This study investigates the effectiveness of Fisher's Rebuilding After Divorce Program on divorce adjustment levels in Türkiye. A pre-test, post-test, follow-up control group design with matched groups was used. Sixteen individuals, divorced within 5 years and not in a romantic relationship, were randomly assigned to groups matched by time since divorce. The experimental group underwent the Fisher program online. Data were collected through Fisher Divorce Adjustment Scale—Short Form. Mann–Whitney U test was used to test the significance of differences between groups, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to assess within-group differences. A significant improvement in the experimental group's post-test scores was found, with no significant differences between post-test and follow-up measurements. A significant difference was found between post-test scores of the experimental and control groups. The findings are discussed in relation to existing literature, and recommendations are made.

Research on mindfulness within couple relationships is rapidly increasing; however, many studies tend to overlook its multi-dimensional nature. Assessing relational mindfulness through various components may offer valuable insights for both researchers and couples. This study aimed to adapt the multi-dimensional and context-specific Mindfulness in Couple Relationships Scale (MCRS) for a Turkish sample and to examine its psychometric properties. The sample comprised 355 Turkish participants aged between 18 and 63 years. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original eight-factor structure, which is consistent with the original scale. The MCRS demonstrated strong internal consistency (α = 0.90; ω = 0.91). Correlation analyses revealed positive associations between the MCRS, trait mindfulness, and relationship quality. These findings suggest that the Turkish version of the MCRS is a valid and reliable assessment tool for measuring multiple facets of mindfulness in romantic relationships.

When conflicted couples and families adopt polarised positions, constructive dialogue ceases. Racism, sexism, and other forms of polarisation have the same silencing effects in the public domain. This paper views polarisation through the lens of loyalty. It outlines a systemic approach to polarised defensiveness that combines constructionist perspectives, positioning, and the relational ethics of Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy (Nagy). Loyal partisanship can be understood in terms of Valeria Ugazio's semantic polarities. Polarisation is likely in Melanie Klein's ‘paranoid-schizoid’ position, where loyalty is defensive and unquestioning. In contrast, Eve Kofosky-Sedgwick describes a reparative position that invites curiosity. Nagy suggests that curiosity about an opponent's values and loyalties will reveal relational obligations and entitlements, including the destructive sense of entitlement that may underlie aggression and violence. Curiosity is a necessary precondition for a dialogue in which each opposing party is fully ‘present’ and able to offer each other the consideration they have earned.

Religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), also known as scrupulosity, can be a debilitating mental health condition both for those suffering from it and their loved ones, especially romantic partners. Traditional therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) offer effective, evidence-based interventions for those struggling with scrupulosity. However, there are no models specifically aimed at treating scrupulosity symptoms and the resulting relational distress between romantic partners. This paper aims to first educate marriage and family therapists about OCD/scrupulosity, second outline common individual treatments for OCD/scrupulosity, and third show how these treatments can be integrated with Restoration Therapy (RT). We provide key points for integration, a case illustration and treatment considerations for clinicians treating couples where a partner is suffering from scrupulosity.

This article is aimed at trainee family therapists on courses in the United Kingdom and beyond, and is based on the author's experiences over many years of providing placements and training in the capacity of live supervision. It contains an introduction to what trainees can expect in terms of personal learning and development and goes on to outline 16 practitioner pointers in clinical practice for the family therapist learning the skills of facilitating sessions in the room. Although it is written with trainees in mind, it can also be useful for family therapists at any stage in their careers.

Given the breadth and depth of resources related to Virginia Satir's Human Validation Process Model (HVPM), it may be difficult for clinicians to know where to begin when learning this model. The present study aims to create a conceptual framework of this model to lay the groundwork for future effectiveness research and to help clinicians gain an initial understanding of the model. Since the study aims to refine, expand, and evaluate theory, deductive qualitative analysis was used to merge data from three sources across three phases. In the first phase, the authors reviewed primary sources and synthesised existing literature on the model. Next, videos of Virginia Satir using the model were coded. Finally, interviews with experts on the model were conducted to validate and finalise the conceptual framework. The results of this study contribute to the scarcity of empirical studies on the HVPM. Further, the conceptual framework is a resource for student clinicians and supervisors that highlights the stages of treatment, key concepts, and interventions in a clear way. Results provide a starting point for further empirical research and teaching of the model.