Part One 1: The Distinctive Theoretical Features of CBT. A Distinctive Focus: Couple Relationships and Wellbeing..A Distinctive History. Enhancements to CBCT. Micro-Behavioural Factors. Cognitive Factors in Couple Distress 1: Attention, Attribution and Expectancies. Cognitive Factors in Couple Distress 2: Assumptions, Standards and Schemas. Emotions. Motivation and Personality. Macro Patterns: Stability and Change. Environmental Influences on Couple Functioning. Contextualising ‘Difference’. Individual Factors: Psychopathology. The Example of Depression. A Contextual Model of Couple Functioning. Values and Aims of CBCT. Part Two: The Distinctive Practical Features of CBT. The Role and Stance of the Therapist. Assessment. Feedback and Goal Setting. Behavioural Interventions: Guided Behaviour Change. Improving Communication: Expressive and Listening Skills. Improving Communication: Decision Making Conversations. Challenging Cognitions: Selective Attention and Attributions. Challenging Cognitions: Relationship Standards and Beliefs. Working With Emotions. Working with the Environment. Sequencing Interventions. Addressing Individual Psychopathology: The Case of Depression.Infidelity and Relational Trauma.