Biosocial factors, such as attachment, temperament, adaptability, genes, and neural functioning, have been mainly ignored by couple therapists. The purpose of this article is to explore the relationship between biosocial factors and therapeutic interventions. The main focus of therapy from a biosocial perspective is changing the brain of each partner. Suggestions for interventions aimed at changing the brain include implicit and nonverbal interventions; understanding the role of emotion in rational thinking; altering and reducing the impact of negative emotions; increasing positive experiences; improving romantic and sexual functioning; and improving the whole person including the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions.
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