Couple Therapy: Part 2 Core Skills in Clinical Practice

Prerequisites:  Couple Therapy Part 1 or equivalent

This two-day course will present essential skills in couple therapy. Participants will learn how to implement strategies using role play and small group practice.

This course will cover the following topics:

 

• Working with mildly distressed couples – clinical issues in assessment, case formulation, and intervention
• Working with moderately distressed couples – clinical issues in assessment, case formulation, and intervention 
• Working with severely distressed couples – clinical issues in assessment, formulation and intervention
• Assessment and treatment for relational disorders and mental health issues 
• Self care and being an effective couple therapist

 

The larger context of power, gender, culture, class, and sexual orientation will be considered.  Learning is a collaborative and participatory process. The goal of the course is to foster a safe and stimulating learning environment that welcomes multiple perspectives and experiences.