Warming Up to a Cold-Sick Spouse

Robert L. Beck, M.A., C.S.W.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 45, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1991.45.2.221

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This article explores the problems faced in working with the “cold-sick/love-sick” marital system. Particular attention is paid to the dynamics of these relationships and the variety of cold-sick/love-sick partners seen in treatment. Utilizing case illustrations, treatment strategies for both the love-sick wife and the dificult to engage cold-sick husband are described. The paper emphasizes the importance of forming an alliance with the husband while empathically responding to his wife’s pleading, hurt, yet angry expressions of longing.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 45 • Number 2 • 1991, pp. 157–302

Pages: 221 - 230

PubMed: 2069203

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Published in print: 1991, pp. 157–302

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Robert L. Beck, M.A., C.S.W.^*

Houston, TX

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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine; Adjunct Associate Professor, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Houston. Mailing address: Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030.

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Warming Up to a Cold-Sick Spouse

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