This book provides an overview of the science and practice of relational savoring, a brief, guided reflection exercise that helps clients reconnect with memories of being closely connected with another person.
Positive connection with others provide essential psychological benefits. Yet for many therapy clients, it is all too easy to overlook these positive moments. Relational savoring helps clients reflect on and value these experiences and relationships, to achieve improved relationship satisfaction and better emotion regulation.
This book blends research, theory, expert clinical guidance, and compelling case examples to show how therapists can use the relational savoring approach with clients. Therapists first help clients choose an appropriate memory to savor, then guide them through a reflection exercise where they reflect on the emotions, thoughts, and significance associated with a close-connected experience occurring within an attachment relationship (e.g., parent-child or intimate partnerships).
Relational savoring is an ideal complement to other, ongoing interventions. Alternatively, the approach can be used on its own. Given its versatility, effectiveness, and brevity, this intervention will be a welcome addition to any therapist amp rsquo s toolkit.
Positive connection with others provide essential psychological benefits. Yet for many therapy clients, it is all too easy to overlook these positive moments. Relational savoring helps clients reflect on and value these experiences and relationships, to achieve improved relationship satisfaction and better emotion regulation.
This book blends research, theory, expert clinical guidance, and compelling case examples to show how therapists can use the relational savoring approach with clients. Therapists first help clients choose an appropriate memory to savor, then guide them through a reflection exercise where they reflect on the emotions, thoughts, and significance associated with a close-connected experience occurring within an attachment relationship (e.g., parent-child or intimate partnerships).
Relational savoring is an ideal complement to other, ongoing interventions. Alternatively, the approach can be used on its own. Given its versatility, effectiveness, and brevity, this intervention will be a welcome addition to any therapist amp rsquo s toolkit.
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Relational savoring uses guided reflection to help clients reconnect with cherished memories of close bonds. Drawing on research and clinical insights, it revitalizes the emotional power of key relationships to boost satisfaction and foster effective emotion regulation through engaging, reflective exercises.
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Acknowledgments
. Overview of Relational Savoring
Part I. Theoretical and Empirical Support
2. Theoretical Principles Underlying Relational Savoring
3. Evidence Base for Relational Savoring
Part II. The How-To of Relational Savoring
4. Phase : Memory Selection
5. Phase 2: Memory Reflection
. Addressing General Areas of Difficulty and Clinical Techniques to Circumvent Them
Part III. Relational Savoring in Clinical Context
7. Tailoring Your Relational Savoring Intervention to Your Individual Client
8. Adapting Relational Savoring for Individuals With Specific Mental Health Concerns
9. Relational Savoring in Couples and Families
. The Cultural Congruence of Relational Savoring and Partnering With Community Agencies to Heighten It
Afterword: Relational Savoring for Therapists
References
Index
About the Author
. Overview of Relational Savoring
Part I. Theoretical and Empirical Support
2. Theoretical Principles Underlying Relational Savoring
3. Evidence Base for Relational Savoring
Part II. The How-To of Relational Savoring
4. Phase : Memory Selection
5. Phase 2: Memory Reflection
. Addressing General Areas of Difficulty and Clinical Techniques to Circumvent Them
Part III. Relational Savoring in Clinical Context
7. Tailoring Your Relational Savoring Intervention to Your Individual Client
8. Adapting Relational Savoring for Individuals With Specific Mental Health Concerns
9. Relational Savoring in Couples and Families
. The Cultural Congruence of Relational Savoring and Partnering With Community Agencies to Heighten It
Afterword: Relational Savoring for Therapists
References
Index
About the Author
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781433840678
Publisert
2024-01-09
Utgiver
American Psychological Association
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
329
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