Demand/Withdraw Patterns in Relationship Conflict (1 CE)
Number of Credits: 1
This course is for: LFMTs, Marriage Counselors/Therapists, Licensed Therapists, LMHCs
Course By: Joel Austin, PharmD and Kristin Ceppaluni, LMHC
Content By: Holley, S. R., Haase, C. M., Chui, I., & Bloch, L. (2018). Depression, emotion regulation, and the demand/withdraw pattern during intimate relationship conflict. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 35(3), 408–430. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407517733334
Course Description: Communication is an essential tool in any intimate relationship. While some forms of communication are extremely beneficial to relationship strength, others can be detrimental. An area of relationship communication that has been studied extensively is the demand/withdraw pattern. The present study investigates difficulties in emotion regulation in regards to the demand/withdraw pattern in couples. It also lends a specific focus on whether depression can be mediated by addressing conflict within the demand/withdraw between partners. The results indicate that there is a link between depression and the demand/withdraw pattern and that targeting issues with emotion regulation can be considered as a plausible treatment target.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the central aim of the study and the methods related to emotion regulation in relationships
- Assess the extent to which depression amongst partners is associated with the demand/withdraw pattern
- Evaluate whether difficulties in emotion regulation can be targeted to conciliate intimate partner conflict
Course Outline:
- Read and understand Depression, emotion regulation, and the demand/withdraw pattern during intimate relationship conflict
- Review the Course Descriptions and Learning Objectives
- Consider the factors related to emotional regulation in relationships
- Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
- Return to the referenced article to better understand the relationship between intimate relationship conflict and demand/withdraw patterns
Approvals:
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Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |