Özet:

Sexual dysfunction is one of the most common causes of problems in family communication. Family dynamics, cultural experiences, and childhood traumas in childhood cause negativities in family communication and sexual dysfunction in adulthood. In this study, sexual dysfunction arising from childhood experiences in a married couple for 20 years was investigated. Cognitive behavioral and psycho-educational counseling techniques were used and the effectiveness of these techniques was evaluated. When the case formulation is made; automatic thoughts, distortions, catastrophizing, and assumptions. Reframing with clients, psycho-education, homework-book recommendation, summarizing (reminder), reflection of emotion and content, Socratic interrogation on cognitive distortions, praise, use of metaphors (pause key, matrix bullets, iceberg, oxygen mask, sweeping under the rug) techniques such as In this case, the spouses stated that the main problem was sexual problems, but primarily there were deficiencies in emotional and social communication styles. The main problems are the defensiveness of the man avoiding taking responsibility, the continuation of the same vicious circle in his behavior, and the woman's attitude and constant resentment. The man's overdependence on his mother and the fact that he meets his mother's needs such as food and hygiene every day, despite being married, increase the problem. In this case, the necessity of using cognitive behavioral methods has been revealed. There is a need for more research on the effects of childhood experiences and their effects on the relationship between couples. In the case evaluated in this study; Psycho-education was given due to the lack of knowledge on sexual matters. Cognitive behavioral counseling can play a positive and effective role in the development of sexual relations. Therefore, investigating the effectiveness of such approaches will contribute to the literature.

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