Outline of Emotion-Focused Model that combines couples and individual interventions

The model presented here requires work with the back and forth of the couples dynamic and individual conversations with each partner in the relationship. The individual conversations are crucially important in getting full access to the emotional injuries created by the negative cycles in the marriage. Bringing forth the deep hurts not previously shared in the marital conversation enables far deeper healing and empathy in the marriage than when the only work is with the couple alone.