In Quest of the Mythical Mate: A Developmental Approach To Diagnosis And Treatment In Couples Therapy

by Ellyn Bader

In Quest of the Mythical Mate presents a valuable and fertile developmental model for diagnosing and treating couples that is flexible enough to incorporate a wide variety of intervention strategies, yet purposeful enough to give a clear sense of direction to couples in distress. As such, this volume provides a powerful therapeutic approach for all professionals who treat couples.

Genres: Psychology, Relationships, Counselling

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 1988

Reviews

[Allie Brookman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book. Definitely for couples therapists. It is a deep dive into the developmental model of couples therapy, which I really enjoy.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's an interesting look at developmental stages of couples and how to help them become more developmentally mature to make it as a couple. I liked the examples they used and the assessment tools that they share.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this approach and how they classified couples as having conflicts because of different developmental stages. Will probably use it in the future if I work with couples.

[Gia]

Recommended by Pat Stryde.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting view on the stages couples experiences through life together.