Winter, 2021

FT515

Hargrave

 

FT515: MARITAL THERAPY (4 units: 160 hours). Terry Hargrave

 

 

DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide an overview of the primary approaches to marital/couple treatment. The course will address theories of marital interaction and two approaches to clinical treatment with couples. Assessment and treatment issues regarding domestic violence will be discussed.

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1.       Students will demonstrate 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 demonstrate 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 demonstrate a thorough understanding of two approaches to marital treatment.

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

7.       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.

4.       Graduates will be able to pursue careers consistent with their education.

 

COURSE FORMAT:

This 4 unit course will meet twice a week for a total of 36 hours. Sessions will emphasize lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Course evaluation will be based upon written assignments and a final exam.

 

REQUIRED READING:

Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., & Snyder, D. K. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy (5th ed.). New York: Guilford. ISBN-13: 9781462513925. $78.14 [729 pages].

Hargrave, T. D. &, Pfitzer, F. (2011). Restoration therapy: Understanding and guiding healing in marriage and family therapy. New York: Routledge. ISBN 10: 0415876257 / 0-415-87625-7 ISBN 13: 9780415876254, $35.05 [254 pages].

Johnson, S. (2020). The practice of emotionally focused marital therapy: Creating connection (3rd Edition). New York: Brunner/Mazel. ISBN: 978-0-8153-4801-6 0415945682, $31.69 [285 pages].

 

RECOMMENDED READING:

Christensen, A., & Jacobson, N. S. (2000). Reconcilable differences. New York: Guilford. ISBN-10: 1572305096, ISBN-13: 978-1572305090, $12.89

Gottman, J. M. (2000). The seven principles for making marriage work. New York: Random House. ISBN: 978-0-609-80579-4, $15.00

Greenberg, L. S., & Johnson, S. (1988). Emotionally focused couple therapy. New York: Guilford. ISBN-10: 0898627303, ISBN-13: 978-0898627305, $37.47

Jacobson, N. S., & Christensen, A. (1998). Acceptance and change in couple therapy: A therapist’s guide to transforming relationships. New York: Norton & Co. ISBN-10: 0393702901, ISBN-13: 978-0393702903, $20.41

Jacobson, N. S., & Margolin, G. (1979). Marital therapy: Strategies based on social learning and behavior exchange principles. New York: Brunner/Mazel. ISBN13: 9780876301999, ISBN: 0876301995, $90.00

Karpel, M. (1994). Evaluating couples: A handbook for practitioners. New York: W. W. Norton. ISBN-10: 0393701808, ISBN-13: 978-0393701807, $36.04

Mackey, R. A. & O'Brien, B. A. (1995) Lasting Marriages: Men and Women Growing Together. Westport, CT. Paeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. ISBN-10: 0275950751, ISBN-13: 978-0275950750, $106.95

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. ISBN-10: 0789004933, ISBN-13: 978-0789004932, $37.50

Snyder, D. & Whisman, M. (2003). Treating difficult couples. New York. Guilford Press. ISBN-10: 1572308826, ISBN-13: 978-1572308824, $46.50

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

1.       1400 Pages of Required Reading and Video Review. Related to learning outcomes: 1-7 [72 hours]

2.       Marital Interaction Paper (30%). Related to learning outcome: 1 [25 Hours]

3.       Integration Response Paper (10%). Related to learning outcome: 4 [5 Hours]

4.       Domestic Violence Case Study (20%). Related to learning outcome: 6 [20 Hours]

5.       Final Exam (40 %). Related to learning outcomes: 1,2,3,5 [10 Hours]

 

PREREQUISITES:

Admission to MSMFT program.

 

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:

1.       Meets MS MFT core requirement.

2.       Meets BPC Sections 4980.36(c)(1)(B); 4980.36(d)(1)(A); 4980.36(d)(2)(A),(C) for the State of CA.

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

 

FINAL EXAMINATION:

Yes.