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Post-Infidelity Interventions in Couple Therapy: A Systematic Thematic Synthesis of Change Processes Across Therapeutic Approaches.

AbstractRomantic infidelity disrupts relational functioning and attachment security. This systematic thematic synthesis reviewed 11 intervention-oriented studies of post-infidelity recovery in couple and family therapy. Across diverse therapeutic orientations, recurring change processes included emo...

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Published in:American Journal of Family Therapy pp. 1 - 40
Main Authors: Yalçın, Muhammed Alkın, Yavuz Güler, Çiğdem
Format: Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jul2026
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          Yalçın, Muhammed Alkın
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      ab: AbstractRomantic infidelity disrupts relational functioning and attachment security. This systematic thematic synthesis reviewed 11 intervention-oriented studies of post-infidelity recovery in couple and family therapy. Across diverse therapeutic orientations, recurring change processes included emotional safety, meaning-making, attachment repair, behavioral consistency, and relational restructuring. Based on these findings, we propose a flexible three-phase clinical heuristic comprising emotional stabilization, narrative reorganization, and relational integration. The framework supports clinical decision-making without prescribing a single modality and highlights the need for longitudinal, process-oriented, and culturally responsive research.
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