Mar 28, 2024  
2007-2008 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2007-2008 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)

MFT 238 - Couple Therapy


Semester Hours: 4 s.h.
Fall
Comprehensive and thorough couple therapy workshop. Through the use of role playing, videotape, lectures and demonstrations, students are exposed to relevant theories of couple therapy. Focus is on interviewing assessment of interactional dynamics and intervention. Topics covered are: creation of positive expectancies and exchanges, cognitive restructuring, contingency contracting and marriage enrichment. Treatment strategies are examined for a variety of problem areas such as sexual dsyfunctions, child-rearing problems, partner abuse (emotional and physical), jealousy and conflicts regarding affiliation and independence.

Prerequisites & Course Notes
COUN 223 or permission of the program director.





Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)