Winter, 2019

FT515

Gabler

FT515: MARITAL THERAPY. Gloria J. Gabler, PhD.

DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an overview of leading approaches to marital/couple treatment. The course addresses theories of marital interaction and approaches to clinical treatment. Assessment and treatment issues involving domestic violence are reviewed.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Students will gain an understanding of how to assess marital interaction related to family of origin and attachment experiences.

2. Students will learn how to assess and intervene in couple conflict constructively.

3. Students will gain skills in building marital relationships through therapeutic goals.

4. Students will gain skills in applying a theological framework to relationships and couple therapy.

5. Students will gain an understanding of the assessment and treatment of domestic violence.

6. Students will gain an understanding of diversity (cultural and sexual orientation) in working with couples.

RELATIONSHIP TO SCHOOL AND SEMINARY LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrate the ability to provide excellent preventative and or transformational mental health services to church and community

2. Graduates, in their scholarly and clinical work will be equipped to apply the insights of Christian theology along with the knowledge and techniques of the social and behavioral sciences.

3. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify critical issues of diversity and make appropriate responses.

COURSE FORMAT:

This four unit course will meet once a week on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 10:00 for 10 weeks. Sessions will emphasize lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Course evaluation will be based upon written assignments and class projects.

REQUIRED READING:

Gurman, A. S. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy (5th ed.). New York: Guilford. ISBN-10: 1462513921, ISBN-13: 978-1462513925, $93.00

Hargrave, T. D. & Pfitzer, F. (2011). Restoration therapy: Understanding and guiding healing in marriage and family therapy. New York: Routledge. ISBN-10: 0415876265, ISBN-13: 978-0415876261, $38.00.

Greenberg, L. S. & Johnson, S. M. (2010). Emotionally focused therapy for couples. New York: Brunner/Mazel. ISBN-10: 1606239279, ISBN-13: 978-1606239278, $32.00.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Balswick, J. O. & Balswick, J. K. (2013). A model for marriage: Covenant, grace, empowerment and intimacy. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.

Bancroft, L. (2003). Why does he do that?: Inside the minds of angry and controlling men. New York: Berkley Books.

Bradley, B., & Furrow, J. (2013). Emotionally focused couple therapy for dummies. Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons Canada.

Christensen, A., & Jacobson, N. S. (2014). Reconcilable differences, 2^nd edition. New York: Guilford.

Fitzgerald, J. (2017). Foundations for couples’ therapy: Research for the real world. New York: Routledge.

Furrow, J. Johnson, S. & Bradley, B. (2011). The EFT Casebook. New York: Routledge.

Gottman, J. M. (2015). The seven principles for making marriage work. New York: Random House.

Gottman, J. S. & Gottman, J. M. (2015). Ten principles for doing effective couples therapy. New York: W. W. Norton.

Jacobson, N. S., & Christensen, A. (1998). Acceptance and change in couple therapy: A therapist’s guide to transforming relationships. New York: Norton & Co

Karpel, M. (1994). Evaluating couples: A handbook for practitioners. New York: W. W. Norton.

Mackey, R. A. & O'Brien, B. A. (1995) Lasting Marriages: Men and Women Growing Together. Westport, CT. Paeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.

Sharlin, S. A., Kaslow, F. W., & Hammerschmidt, H. (2000) Together Through Thick & Thin: A Multinational Picture of Long-Term Marriages. New York. The Haworth Press.

Snyder, D. & Whisman, M. (2003). Treating difficult couples. New York . Guilford Press.

Wachtel, E. F. (2017). The heart of couple therapy: Knowing what to do and how to do it. New York: The Guilford Press.

Waite, L. J., & Gallagher, M. (2001). The case for marriage. New York: Doubleday.

PREREQUISITES:

Admission to MSMFT program.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:

1. Meets MS MFT core requirement.

2. AAMFT Core Competencies: 1.1.1-2; 1.1.4; 3.1.1; 4.1.1-5.3; 5.3.4.

FINAL EXAMINATION:

Yes. Take home exam.