ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on how to apply the principles of Intersubjective Self Psychology to couples therapy. After discussing relevant concepts such as the mutual provision of selfobject experience, the intersubjective shaping of dyadic behavior, and the exploration of affect underlying couple interactions, each author offers a case example illustrating the ways two different practitioners might utilize Intersubjective Self Psychology in their work with couples. Process analysis of the progression of each therapy includes analysis of the activity between partners, but also the impact of the therapist’s subjectivity upon the couple interaction and the course of therapy.
