ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the author outlines some framing comments about the nature of interpretation as she thinks of it. She describes what she thinks of as specifically couple interpretation before discussing a range of other kinds of interpretations used in analytic work with couples, as well as some other kinds of interventions. Interpretation is a specific form of communication to the couple, which shows them what the therapist might understand about the way they relate and what is happening in their relationship. In making an interpretation to a couple, the therapist is faced with what can feel like a bewildering range of choices about where to focus an interpretation, with the sessions feeling very busy. Couple interpretations aim to help the couple find a place from which they can see what they are creating or recreating between themselves.
