MFT-6105: Couples and Sex Therapy

Hurless, N. N., & Cottone, R.R. (2018). Considerations of conjoint couples therapy in cases of intimate partner violence. The Family Journal, 26(3):324-329.
This article explores the challenges and benefits of conjoint therapy for couples when IPV has been part of the relationship.

Rouleau, E., Barabe, T., & Blow, A. (2019). Creating structure in a time of intense stress: Treating intimate partner violence. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 18(2), 148–169.
This article highlights the use of EFT with couples and discusses some of the background for conjoint therapy with couples experiencing IPV.

Bates, E. A. (2020). “No one would ever believe me”: An exploration of the impact of intimate partner violence victimization on men. Psychology of Men & Masculinities, 21(4), 497–507.
Explores the voices of male victims of IPV.

Maharaj, N. (2017). Perspectives on treating couples impacted by intimate partner violence. Journal of Family Violence, 32(4), 431–437.
This article lays out the debate between conjoint therapy and individual therapy when seeing couples experiencing IPV.

Messing, J. T. (2019). Risk-informed intervention: Using Intimate Partner Violence Risk Assessment within an evidence-based practice framework. Social Work, 64(2), 103–112.
This article considers the safety of those seeking therapy when there is a history of IPV.