To add to its usefulness as a therapeutic technique and aid in future research on its therapeutic effectiveness, Contract Therapy needs to be related to a theoretical orientation. Basic aspects of Contract Therapy are related to behavior modification theory and practice. However, the use of a behavioral focus does not necessitate a belief in behaviorism with its mechanisitic view of man. Instead, Contract Therapy is a behavioral counseling technique developed from a biblical perspective, both with regard to the nature of man and the nature of marriage.
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