Are social relationships sensitive to therapeutic change?
The ‘‘Phase Model of Change’’ – a famous model in psychotherapy – says that change in overall functioning in life, including interpersonal problems, occurs during later phases of therapy. Well-being and symptoms take precedence. Social problems may last long, but this cross-sectional Slovakian study showed it’s worth asking drug users about their relationships. Intrusiveness and affectionate support seem to be the key players.
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