The therapist tasked with understanding a problematic or dysfunctional couple has an extremely difficult job, much more challenging than that of someone trying to help an individual. It is therefore not surprising that there is continuous progress in the field of couples therapy, both in terms of theoretical approaches and the development of specific intervention strategies.

The authors of the book have collaborated for over twenty years on the evolution of cognitive-behavioral therapy for couples, and within its pages, they have incorporated the results of the most recent research and observations. One of the new elements introduced into the model is the emphasis placed on managing emotional expressions by dysfunctional partners, so that the triad of thoughts-emotions-behaviors appears more balanced in the therapeutic approach.

Moreover, the therapist is now required to pay greater attention to the individual characteristics of each partner, as well as the couple's interaction with their interpersonal and physical environment.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]