Wes and Sandra often bicker about the unequal distribution of housework and the lack of fun in their relationship. Their marital therapist focusses on improving their communication skills during conflict and suggests that they share household chores. The therapist also works on getting them to accept that their individual ideas of fun differ fundamentally and helps them develop adaptive emotions to manage this difference. Their marital therapy is most likely:

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Integrative behavioral couple therapy (IBCT) focuses on both changing behaviors (such as sharing household chores) and helping partners accept differences (such as differing ideas of fun), which aligns with the approach described. Traditional behavioral couple therapy primarily focuses on changing behaviors without as much emphasis on acceptance. Insight-oriented and emotionally focused therapies have different focuses, such as exploring underlying issues or emotions, rather than the combination of behavior change and acceptance seen in IBCT.

Wes and Sandra Often Bicker About the Unequal Distribution of Housework